Harvest Groups Podcast

Welcome to the Disciple Makers Podcast—a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland.  How do we think about and address cultural issues in our groups? In this episode, Pastor Tommy Creutz and Dr. Kyle Meeker discuss how to consider the influence of our culture on the disciples in our care. Listen now.  

Welcome to the Disciple Makers Podcast—a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland.  Why do disciples share their faith? In this episode, Brit Gilman and Joey Pepper explore Jesus’ call to share the gospel and the Spirit’s power that makes it possible. Listen now.  

Welcome to the Disciple Makers Podcast—a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland.  What does a true disciple of Jesus look like? Is it about knowledge? Behavior? Heart transformation? In this episode, Ben France and John Smith unpack the marks of a disciple and what it really means to measure effectiveness in making disciples.  

Being hospitable helps people connect deeper into community and the church. Stephanie Geisler and Dave Learned discuss how to show hospitality in and outside your group.  Disciple Makers podcast is a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland.  harvestbible.org

Summer can be a difficult time to connect with your group, so how do we make the best use of the time? Brit Gilman and Ben France will be sharing how to use the summer effectively for outreach and discipleship. Disciple Makers podcast is a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland.  harvestbible.org

How do you identify and equip the next generation of group leaders? In this episode, Pastor Brit Gilman and Director of Ministry Ben France share practical insights on spotting potential leaders and developing them for ministry. Whether you're a current leader or looking to invest in others, this conversation is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss. Listen now! Disciple Makers podcast is a mi...

Listen now for some best practices of how to remain healthy as a group leader featuring a conversation between Pastor Brit Gilman and our guest and friend of Harvest Bible Chapel, Dr. Jin Lee. You can hear Dr. Lee's full seminar at this link: https://youtu.be/1FXbg08aWHk Disciple Makers podcast is a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland.  harvestbible.org

Having a great group takes intentionality. In this podcast, we will talk about the role of a good conversation in making disciples. Disciple Makers podcast is a ministry of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland.  harvestbible.org

Having a great group takes intentionality. In this podcast, we will talk about setting the stage for a great group through prayer and planning. 

What makes a community group great? Certain aspects of community groups are foundational to a thriving community. Learn what it looks like to be hospitable, evangelistic, accountable, and generous. 

As we grow in Christ, our life shows it, which will also be visible within the group. We will discuss what producing fruit looks like within community as the group grows together.

As we grow in Christ and in our group, sin and struggles come to light. Community groups are an amazing place to care for and encourage growth. Brit Gilman, Pastor of Care, and Stephanie Geisler discuss what care looks like in community.

Groups are designed to help us grow. As a community group, we want to be rooted in the Lord and His Word. This podcast addresses how to facilitate discussion and use the growth guide.

Learn what it means to be called by God in your community group. Being uniquely planted means you are a part of the group for a purpose, and in this podcast, Pastor Dave and Stephanie discuss what that practically looks like.

Listen to Dave Learned, Lead Pastor of Care, and Stephanie Geisler, Central Women's Ministry Director, share the vision behind community groups and what we hope community groups produce in us.  Through groups at Harvest, we hope you become uniquely planted, deeply rooted, carefully pruned, and persistently fruitful.

Learn how to celebrate multiplying your group with joy and intention. After you spend some time looking back at how your D-Group has impacted each member, it's time to pass the baton as you each go forward confidently to continue to make disciples. We talk through some important questions to think through as you celebrate and commission.  

We’ll unpack more best practices on inviting people to your D-Group. You’ll learn why your invitation is so important; common mistakes when people invite potential members; how to respond when people aren’t sure; and how to make sure you get an authentic “yes.” 

“What you win people with, you win them to.” When starting a new group, the invitation can be a determining factor in whether someone will join your group. Learn how to make your invitation to a new D-Group clear and effective. Set expectations for your new group early by making sure you’re inviting the right people, in the right way.  

We take a deeper dive into identifying the people to invite to your D Group by talking about issues, like: How to discern if they are F.A.I.T.H.ful? What to do when you don’t have many names? Why should you disciple in groups, not one-on-one? How many people to include in your group? 

You’re on your way to multiplying your group, but how do you know who to invite to your new group? Listen in as we talk through how to find your future D-group members and what to look for when inviting people to join.  

In this episode, we cover the common struggles people have as they consider multiplying their D-Group:  Why it’s okay to be sad about the group ending? Lies that leaders believe about starting their group  What to do if you don’t feel ready to lead alone. What to do if you aren’t planning to lead a group. 

Hear how to have this first important conversation about multiplying with your current D-group. We answer some important topics, like “Why should we multiply?”, “Who is going to lead new groups?”, and “When is the right time to multiply?”   

Your D Group will thrive as it weaves accountability and prayer into its weekly rhythms. Learn how to integrate accountability for the key practices of an on-mission disciple; and discover ideas for tapping into the power of prayer.  

Time in God’s Word is the cornerstone of a D Group. Learn how the HEAR Journal and Scripture Memory practices will make the Bible central to your group.  

Setting your goals and expectations early and together as a group will set you all up for success. Hear some of the ways to make this conversation one that affects your group for the long haul.