Exponential Groups Podcast with Allen White Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/exponential-groups-podcast-with-allen-white In each episode you will discover effective ways to recruit more leaders, form better groups, and make more disciples. Guests to this monthly podcast will include small group and discipleship experts like Carl George, Dr. Warren Bird, Steve Gladen, Mark Howell, Dr. Bill Donahue, Bill Willits, Chris Surratt, as well as some pastors you've never heard of who are doing some amazing things with small groups and discipleship. Copyright 2021-2022 All rights reserved. 83271672-ea42-5b0b-bb54-6348dd1ff2ac no Pre-Episode of the Exponential Groups Podcast en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:35:04 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:19:16 -0600 https://allenwhite.org https://img.transistor.fm/KYZzXS_6_kwz8O6VTkrobme5B5hQs86xtgVqIqBcWl4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNjM4LzE2NTQ4/ODA3MDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Exponential Groups Podcast with Allen White https://allenwhite.org episodic Allen White In each episode you will discover effective ways to recruit more leaders, form better groups, and make more disciples. Guests to this monthly podcast will include small group and discipleship experts like Carl George, Dr. Warren Bird, Steve Gladen, Mark Howell, Dr. Bill Donahue, Bill Willits, Chris Surratt, as well as some pastors you've never heard of who are doing some amazing things with small groups and discipleship. In each episode you will discover effective ways to recruit more leaders, form better groups, and make more disciples. small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups Lumivoz No No Case Study: How Mountainview Christian Church, Gresham, Oregon, is rebooting their church with groups. 1 1 17 17 Case Study: How Mountainview Christian Church, Gresham, Oregon, is rebooting their church with groups. full 2f9ba0e6-e7c2-49e1-84d7-4049573ec345 https://share.transistor.fm/s/feb290dd Mountainview Christian Church is a 53-year-old legacy church, which boomed in the 1990's, but has struggled ever since, even before COVID. Now as they emerge from COVID, Mountainview is launching groups in a big way. You can hear how Lead Pastor, Tom Santillanes, and Discipleship Pastor, Craig Ziese, are experiencing big results with small groups.

]]> Mountainview Christian Church is a 53-year-old legacy church, which boomed in the 1990's, but has struggled ever since, even before COVID. Now as they emerge from COVID, Mountainview is launching groups in a big way. You can hear how Lead Pastor, Tom Santillanes, and Discipleship Pastor, Craig Ziese, are experiencing big results with small groups.

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:44:54 -0500 Allen White Allen White 1791 Mountainview Christian Church is a 53-year-old legacy church, which boomed in the 1990's, but has struggled ever since, even before COVID. Now as they emerge from COVID, Mountainview is launching groups in a big way. You can hear how Lead Pastor, Tom Santillanes, and Discipleship Pastor, Craig Ziese, are experiencing big results with small groups. Mountainview Christian Church is a 53-year-old legacy church, which boomed in the 1990's, but has struggled ever since, even before COVID. Now as they emerge from COVID, Mountainview is launching groups in a big way. You can hear how Lead Pastor, Tom Sant small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Larry Osborne on Sermon-based Groups, Being Culturally Relevant, But Remaining Politically Neutral 1 1 16 16 Larry Osborne on Sermon-based Groups, Being Culturally Relevant, But Remaining Politically Neutral full 999e01ca-2461-4f72-821f-d7519e8180fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2ab5619 Larry Osborne shares about his start at North Coast Church and the innovations that have occurred over the last 40 years including video venues, sermon-based groups, and being "sticky." Larry gives insights on using culturally relevant group methods rather than imports from other countries. He also cautions pastors about preaching politics and become "Switzerland" in your church.

Larry Osborne is a Teaching Pastor and Kingdom Ambassador at North Coast Church in Vista, CA, helping to oversee its growth from 128 to over 13,000 in weekend attendance with 7 local campuses.

A sought-after trainer of pastors, leaders, and church planters, he has been acclaimed as one of the most influential and innovative pastors in America for pioneering such concepts as sermon-based small groups, pastoral teaching teams, video venues, and multisite churches. His fingerprints are found on churches throughout the world.

Larry’s leadership books include: Lead Like A Shepherd, Sticky Church, Sticky Teams, Sticky Leaders, Mission Creep, and The Unity Factor.

Larry holds both a Master of Divinity and Doctorate degree from Talbot Theological Seminary.  He and his wife, Nancy, live in Oceanside, CA. They have three married children and eight grandchildren. For more information on Larry’s ministry, go to: larryosborne.com

]]> Larry Osborne shares about his start at North Coast Church and the innovations that have occurred over the last 40 years including video venues, sermon-based groups, and being "sticky." Larry gives insights on using culturally relevant group methods rather than imports from other countries. He also cautions pastors about preaching politics and become "Switzerland" in your church.

Larry Osborne is a Teaching Pastor and Kingdom Ambassador at North Coast Church in Vista, CA, helping to oversee its growth from 128 to over 13,000 in weekend attendance with 7 local campuses.

A sought-after trainer of pastors, leaders, and church planters, he has been acclaimed as one of the most influential and innovative pastors in America for pioneering such concepts as sermon-based small groups, pastoral teaching teams, video venues, and multisite churches. His fingerprints are found on churches throughout the world.

Larry’s leadership books include: Lead Like A Shepherd, Sticky Church, Sticky Teams, Sticky Leaders, Mission Creep, and The Unity Factor.

Larry holds both a Master of Divinity and Doctorate degree from Talbot Theological Seminary.  He and his wife, Nancy, live in Oceanside, CA. They have three married children and eight grandchildren. For more information on Larry’s ministry, go to: larryosborne.com

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:37:35 -0500 Allen White Allen White 1858 Larry Osborne shares about his start at North Coast Church and the innovations that have occurred over the last 40 years including video venues, sermon-based groups, and being "sticky." Larry gives insights on using culturally relevant group methods rather than imports from other countries. He also cautions pastors about preaching politics and become "Switzerland" in your church. Larry Osborne shares about his start at North Coast Church and the innovations that have occurred over the last 40 years including video venues, sermon-based groups, and being "sticky." Larry gives insights on using culturally relevant group methods rathe Larry Osborne, Stick Church, Politics, Church, Sermon-based Groups, Small Groups, North Coast Church, disciple, discipleship disciple-making No Lance Witt on Staying Healthy in the Ministry and Measuring What Matters in Ministry 1 1 15 15 Lance Witt on Staying Healthy in the Ministry and Measuring What Matters in Ministry full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/301d31be-0c06-3474-807c-dd766e20d5d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b74f9ec1 In this episode, Lance and Allen discuss the relationship between numbers and success in ministry. For some Easter attendance was a disappointment, so what does that say about the pastor? Beyond that how do pastors stay healthy and motivated in ministry and avoid crashing and burning. Lance gives helpful advice on managing yourself and caring for your sole.

Lance is the founder of REPLENISH ministries. Replenish is dedicated to helping people in ministry live and lead from a healthy soul. Along with speaking and consulting Lance does Life Plans, individual life coaching, and team development.  Lance has a brand new book called Your ONE Life: Own it, Live it, Love it.  He is also the author of Replenish and High Impact Teams. Lance served 20 years as a senior pastor before serving 7 years as an Executive/ Teaching pastor at Saddleback Church in Southern California. He led Saddleback’s Spiritual Growth Campaigns, such as 40 Days of Purpose and 40 Days of Community.

 Lance has been married to his wife Connie for 43 years and they have two married children and four beautiful granddaughters. 

]]> In this episode, Lance and Allen discuss the relationship between numbers and success in ministry. For some Easter attendance was a disappointment, so what does that say about the pastor? Beyond that how do pastors stay healthy and motivated in ministry and avoid crashing and burning. Lance gives helpful advice on managing yourself and caring for your sole.

Lance is the founder of REPLENISH ministries. Replenish is dedicated to helping people in ministry live and lead from a healthy soul. Along with speaking and consulting Lance does Life Plans, individual life coaching, and team development.  Lance has a brand new book called Your ONE Life: Own it, Live it, Love it.  He is also the author of Replenish and High Impact Teams. Lance served 20 years as a senior pastor before serving 7 years as an Executive/ Teaching pastor at Saddleback Church in Southern California. He led Saddleback’s Spiritual Growth Campaigns, such as 40 Days of Purpose and 40 Days of Community.

 Lance has been married to his wife Connie for 43 years and they have two married children and four beautiful granddaughters. 

]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:20:24 -0500 Allen White Allen White 1844 In this episode, Lance and Allen discuss the relationship between numbers and success in ministry. For some Easter attendance was a disappointment, so what does that say about the pastor? Beyond that how do pastors stay healthy and motivated in ministry and avoid crashing and burning. Lance gives helpful advice on managing yourself and caring for your sole. Lance is the founder of REPLENISH ministries. Replenish is dedicated to helping people in ministry live and lead from a healthy soul. Along with speaking and consulting Lance does Life Plans, individual life coaching, and team development. Lance has a brand new book called Your ONE Life: Own it, Live it, Love it. He is also the author of Replenish and High Impact Teams. Lance served 20 years as a senior pastor before serving 7 years as an Executive/ Teaching pastor at Saddleback Church in Southern California. He led Saddleback’s Spiritual Growth Campaigns, such as 40 Days of Purpose and 40 Days of Community. Lance has been married to his wife Connie for 43 years and they have two married children and four beautiful granddaughters. In this episode, Lance and Allen discuss the relationship between numbers and success in ministry. For some Easter attendance was a disappointment, so what does that say about the pastor? Beyond that how do pastors stay healthy and motivated in ministry a small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Michel Hendricks on Half Brained Christianity and the role of Neuroscience in Making Disciples 1 1 14 14 Michel Hendricks on Half Brained Christianity and the role of Neuroscience in Making Disciples full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/3fa41b58-ec3c-3fa3-9e19-0ff7bd3ef697 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c52f576f Michel Hendricks discusses a neurological and theological approach to becoming more like Christ. While not ignoring the rational, left side of the brain, Michel shares how the right side of the brain is where character develops through the four elements of joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy correction. The presence or absence of these elements also determines the ability of narcissism to heal or thrive in a Christian community.

 

Michel Hendricks is the co-author with Dr. Jim Wilder of The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation. He is the director of transformational consulting at Life Model Works. He is the former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, CO. He has also served in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda. He and his wife have three adult children.

]]> Michel Hendricks discusses a neurological and theological approach to becoming more like Christ. While not ignoring the rational, left side of the brain, Michel shares how the right side of the brain is where character develops through the four elements of joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy correction. The presence or absence of these elements also determines the ability of narcissism to heal or thrive in a Christian community.

 

Michel Hendricks is the co-author with Dr. Jim Wilder of The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation. He is the director of transformational consulting at Life Model Works. He is the former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, CO. He has also served in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda. He and his wife have three adult children.

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:49:17 -0500 Allen White Allen White 2366 Michel Hendricks discusses a neurological and theological approach to becoming more like Christ. While not ignoring the rational, left side of the brain, Michel shares how the right side of the brain is where character develops through the four elements of joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy correction. He is co-author of The Other Half of Church. Michel Hendricks discusses a neurological and theological approach to becoming more like Christ. While not ignoring the rational, left side of the brain, Michel shares how the right side of the brain is where character develops through the four elements o small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Heather Zempel on Developing Leaders and Making Disciples 1 1 14 14 Heather Zempel on Developing Leaders and Making Disciples full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/aefa3e43-d219-3974-a177-3dbcdba0f4c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0f7e678 Heather Zempel, Discipleship Pastor and Ministries Director at National Community Church in Washington, DC, discusses recruiting and developing small group leaders, making disciples, and raising the value of groups with busy and important people. NCC is a highly transient culture. Heather gives tips on how to rapids identify and develop leaders. And, this episode was just a lot of fun! This episode also includes an Ask Allen Segment on creative ways to recruit group leaders.

]]> Heather Zempel, Discipleship Pastor and Ministries Director at National Community Church in Washington, DC, discusses recruiting and developing small group leaders, making disciples, and raising the value of groups with busy and important people. NCC is a highly transient culture. Heather gives tips on how to rapids identify and develop leaders. And, this episode was just a lot of fun! This episode also includes an Ask Allen Segment on creative ways to recruit group leaders.

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:05:11 -0600 Allen White Allen White 2133 Heather Zempel, Discipleship Pastor and Ministries Director at National Community Church in Washington, DC, discusses recruiting and developing small group leaders, making disciples, and raising the value of groups with busy and important people. Heather Zempel, Discipleship Pastor and Ministries Director at National Community Church in Washington, DC, discusses recruiting and developing small group leaders, making disciples, and raising the value of groups with busy and important people. small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Small Group Restart Part 5 2 2 18 18 Small Group Restart Part 5 bonus exponentialgroups.podbean.com/6dde9af8-8275-3a8c-ab60-dfeee0b3cfa9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a30790df In this fifth and final session, Allen White shares what is working and what is not working with starting small groups in the new normal. For more information about the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart

]]> In this fifth and final session, Allen White shares what is working and what is not working with starting small groups in the new normal. For more information about the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart

]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0600 Allen White Allen White 1190 In this fifth and final session, Allen White shares what is working and what is not working with starting small groups in the new normal. For more information about the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart In this fifth and final session, Allen White shares what is working and what is not working with starting small groups in the new normal. For more information about the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Small Group Restart Part 4 - Getting People into Groups 2 2 17 17 Small Group Restart Part 4 - Getting People into Groups bonus exponentialgroups.podbean.com/69a15f95-1f56-3f2b-83e7-7ae2cda38876 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a41675d6 In Part 4, Allen White shares effective ways to connect people into small groups in the new normal of life and ministry. For more information about the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart

]]> In Part 4, Allen White shares effective ways to connect people into small groups in the new normal of life and ministry. For more information about the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart

]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0600 Allen White Allen White 1790 In this session, Allen White shares effective ways to connect people into small groups in the new normal of life and ministry. For more information about the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart In this session, Allen White shares effective ways to connect people into small groups in the new normal of life and ministry. For more information about the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Small Group Restart Part 3 - Recruiting New Leaders 2 2 16 16 Small Group Restart Part 3 - Recruiting New Leaders bonus exponentialgroups.podbean.com/9835ec7c-de06-3b3b-bd12-0bfbe0c3579d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f67f2e4 In Part 3 Allen White gives the principles for recruiting an unlimited number of new small group leaders. For more information on the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart

]]> In Part 3 Allen White gives the principles for recruiting an unlimited number of new small group leaders. For more information on the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart

]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0600 Allen White Allen White 824 In Part 3 Allen White gives the principles for recruiting an unlimited number of new small group leaders. For more information on the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart In Part 3 Allen White gives the principles for recruiting an unlimited number of new small group leaders. For more information on the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Small Group Restart Part 2 2 2 15 15 Small Group Restart Part 2 bonus exponentialgroups.podbean.com/e70e6097-63f8-302b-88b3-6f643662edc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbf0d9ec In Part 2, Allen White talks about how to get Senior Pastor buy-in for small groups. For more information on the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart

]]> In Part 2, Allen White talks about how to get Senior Pastor buy-in for small groups. For more information on the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart

]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:27:21 -0600 Allen White Allen White 833 In Part 2, Allen White talks about how to get Senior Pastor buy-in for small groups. For more information on the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart In Part 2, Allen White talks about how to get Senior Pastor buy-in for small groups. For more information on the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restart small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Small Group Restart Part 1 2 2 14 14 Small Group Restart Part 1 bonus exponentialgroups.podbean.com/197ad72a-3797-3265-887a-277bd2f31189 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67b178eb In this session, Allen White discusses the way forward for pastors and churches amid the pandemic. This video was recorded in the fall of 2021. For notes and links to the Small Group Restart, please visit https://allenwhite.org/restart

]]> In this session, Allen White discusses the way forward for pastors and churches amid the pandemic. This video was recorded in the fall of 2021. For notes and links to the Small Group Restart, please visit https://allenwhite.org/restart

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:53:38 -0600 Allen White Allen White 1929 In this session, Allen White discusses the way forward for pastors and churches amid the pandemic. This video was recorded in the fall of 2021. For notes and links to the Small Group Restart, please visit https://allenwhite.org/restart In this session, Allen White discusses the way forward for pastors and churches amid the pandemic. This video was recorded in the fall of 2021. For notes and links to the Small Group Restart, please visit https://allenwhite.org/restart small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Allen White Answers Your Questions in This Special ”Ask Allen” Episode 1 1 13 13 Allen White Answers Your Questions in This Special ”Ask Allen” Episode full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/d30912aa-7139-3d83-8767-3df4ed2b49ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffc788aa Allen White answers listeners' questions about getting new groups to continue, making coaching work, moving virtual groups to in-person groups, and casting vision for groups in your church.

]]> Allen White answers listeners' questions about getting new groups to continue, making coaching work, moving virtual groups to in-person groups, and casting vision for groups in your church.

]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:18:20 -0600 Allen White Allen White 1629 Allen White answers listeners‘ questions about getting new groups to continue, making coaching work, moving virtual groups to in-person groups, and casting vision for groups in your church. Allen White answers listeners‘ questions about getting new groups to continue, making coaching work, moving virtual groups to in-person groups, and casting vision for groups in your church. small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Dr. Bill Donahue on Coaching Leaders at Every Level 1 1 12 12 Dr. Bill Donahue on Coaching Leaders at Every Level full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/b03e962c-3b50-3f8f-a21a-d3ca502174f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c98a0939 Dr. Bill Donahue, author and executive coach, talks about the benefits of coaching for church leaders, corporate C level leaders, and small group leaders. Drawing from his years of experience in education, ministry, and executive coaching. Bill served Willow Creek Community Church and the Willow Creek Association for 18 years.

]]> Dr. Bill Donahue, author and executive coach, talks about the benefits of coaching for church leaders, corporate C level leaders, and small group leaders. Drawing from his years of experience in education, ministry, and executive coaching. Bill served Willow Creek Community Church and the Willow Creek Association for 18 years.

]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:46:25 -0600 Allen White Allen White 1818 Dr. Bill Donahue, author and executive coach, talks about the benefits of coaching for church leaders, corporate C level leaders, and small group leaders. Drawing from his years of experience in education, ministry, and executive coaching. Bill served Willow Creek Community Church and the Willow Creek Association for 18 years. Dr. Bill Donahue, author and executive coach, talks about the benefits of coaching for church leaders, corporate C level leaders, and small group leaders. Drawing from his years of experience in education, ministry, and executive coaching. Bill served Wil small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Nick Lenzi on Contextualizing Small Group Ministry 1 1 11 11 Nick Lenzi on Contextualizing Small Group Ministry full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/fd9b03eb-1780-3f01-b02c-3a53622b2bb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2372ca58 In this interview with Nick Lenzi, Community Director at Hoboken Grace Church in New Jersey, Nick explains how their church has created small groups within the context of the culture of their city. The small group methods originated from how people normally grouped together at dinner. He also shares about ministry in a transient community and his discoveries over the last two years of ministry during the pandemic.

]]> In this interview with Nick Lenzi, Community Director at Hoboken Grace Church in New Jersey, Nick explains how their church has created small groups within the context of the culture of their city. The small group methods originated from how people normally grouped together at dinner. He also shares about ministry in a transient community and his discoveries over the last two years of ministry during the pandemic.

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:35:09 -0500 Allen White Allen White 2476 In this interview with Nick Lenzi, Community Director at Hoboken Grace Church in New Jersey, Nick explains how their church has created small groups within the context of the culture of their city. The small group methods originated from how people normally grouped together at dinner. He also shares about ministry in a transient community and his discoveries over the last two years of ministry during the pandemic. In this interview with Nick Lenzi, Community Director at Hoboken Grace Church in New Jersey, Nick explains how their church has created small groups within the context of the culture of their city. The small group methods originated from how people normal small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Bill Willits on Creating Community 1 1 10 10 Bill Willits on Creating Community full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/6a3fd26c-4d78-3ea6-a042-9aec0ce8363e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7747ff7a Bill Willits from North Point Ministries discusses what's changed in small group ministry since the original release of Creating Communities in 2005, what's working and not working in 2021, and how North Point has innovated their ministry to connect and reach people now. Bill talks about recruiting leaders, connecting people into groups, and serving the community. He also shares some significant shifts in North Point's ministry.

]]> Bill Willits from North Point Ministries discusses what's changed in small group ministry since the original release of Creating Communities in 2005, what's working and not working in 2021, and how North Point has innovated their ministry to connect and reach people now. Bill talks about recruiting leaders, connecting people into groups, and serving the community. He also shares some significant shifts in North Point's ministry.

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:30:00 -0500 Allen White Allen White 2098 Bill Willits from North Point Ministries discusses what‘s changed in small group ministry since the original release of Creating Communities in 2005, what‘s working and not working in 2021, and how North Point has innovated their ministry to connect and reach people now. Bill talks about recruiting leaders, connecting people into groups, and serving the community. He also shares some significant shifts in North Point‘s ministry. Bill Willits from North Point Ministries discusses what‘s changed in small group ministry since the original release of Creating Communities in 2005, what‘s working and not working in 2021, and how North Point has innovated their ministry to connect and r small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Phil Cooke on Digital Ministry, Online Engagement, Social Media with Live Audience Q&A 1 1 9 9 Phil Cooke on Digital Ministry, Online Engagement, Social Media with Live Audience Q&A full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/64ea3e12-aa46-343a-b58b-578e155e4f5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e35d53d2 In this episode, Phil Cooke, founder of the Cooke Media Group, an active producer in Hollywood, and and PhD in Theology, shares how pastors and churches can effectively impact lives through their online services, online groups, and social media.

]]> In this episode, Phil Cooke, founder of the Cooke Media Group, an active producer in Hollywood, and and PhD in Theology, shares how pastors and churches can effectively impact lives through their online services, online groups, and social media.

]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:08:41 -0500 Allen White Allen White 3213 In this episode, Phil Cooke, founder of the Cooke Media Group, an active producer in Hollywood, and and PhD in Theology, shares how pastors and churches can effectively impact lives through their online services, online groups, and social media. In this episode, Phil Cooke, founder of the Cooke Media Group, an active producer in Hollywood, and and PhD in Theology, shares how pastors and churches can effectively impact lives through their online services, online groups, and social media. small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Carolyn Taketa on Keeping the Value of Groups High in Your Church and Increasing Diversity in Groups 1 1 9 9 Carolyn Taketa on Keeping the Value of Groups High in Your Church and Increasing Diversity in Groups full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/aa813e71-d77e-305d-b8d6-fec981936ca2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9626291b In this episode, Carolyn Taketa shares about keeping the value of groups high in a church after 15 years of small group ministry there. She also focuses on the importance of acceptance and diversity in small groups. Carolyn talks about making every group, team, and ministry more groupish in the church, aligning a curriculum series across all age groups and departments within the church, and adapting for the post-pandemic world.

]]> In this episode, Carolyn Taketa shares about keeping the value of groups high in a church after 15 years of small group ministry there. She also focuses on the importance of acceptance and diversity in small groups. Carolyn talks about making every group, team, and ministry more groupish in the church, aligning a curriculum series across all age groups and departments within the church, and adapting for the post-pandemic world.

]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:30:00 -0500 Allen White Allen White 2146 In this episode, Carolyn Taketa shares about keeping the value of groups high in a church after 15 years of small group ministry there. She also focuses on the importance of acceptance and diversity in small groups. In this episode, Carolyn Taketa shares about keeping the value of groups high in a church after 15 years of small group ministry there. She also focuses on the importance of acceptance and diversity in small groups. small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Case Study: San Diego Rock Church with Mark Richardson on Developing Leaders 1 1 8 8 Case Study: San Diego Rock Church with Mark Richardson on Developing Leaders full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/2fd771e8-3b7e-3cda-ba86-8e74b5c24b10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76f6226e In this episode, you will hear Mark Richardson share on how the Rock Church is multiplying campuses online, in-person, and through microsites and multiplying small group leaders and groups! This starts with the church staff multiplying themselves, then investing in their leaders to become better group leaders, potential staff, and church planters.

]]> In this episode, you will hear Mark Richardson share on how the Rock Church is multiplying campuses online, in-person, and through microsites and multiplying small group leaders and groups! This starts with the church staff multiplying themselves, then investing in their leaders to become better group leaders, potential staff, and church planters.

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:30:00 -0500 Allen White Allen White 1747 In this episode, you will hear Mark Richardson share on how the Rock Church is multiplying campuses online, in-person, and through microsites and multiplying small group leaders and groups! This starts with the church staff multiplying themselves, then investing in their leaders to become better group leaders, potential staff, and church planters. In this episode, you will hear Mark Richardson share on how the Rock Church is multiplying campuses online, in-person, and through microsites and multiplying small group leaders and groups! This starts with the church staff multiplying themselves, then in small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Bonus Episode: The Theology of Trials and Suffering 1 1 7 7 Bonus Episode: The Theology of Trials and Suffering bonus exponentialgroups.podbean.com/e6eb1c72-e9fc-36f6-b51a-f1a2f6b3a198 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59463e45 This bonus episode is an extension of my conversation with Monica Lee from Episode 5. In this episode Monica and I discuss the unique challenges of raising children with special needs and it's impact on spiritual growth and ministry.

]]> This bonus episode is an extension of my conversation with Monica Lee from Episode 5. In this episode Monica and I discuss the unique challenges of raising children with special needs and it's impact on spiritual growth and ministry.

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:14:49 -0500 Allen White Allen White 760 This bonus episode is an extension of my conversation with Monica Lee from Episode 5. In this episode Monica and I discuss the unique challenges of raising children with special needs and it's impact on spiritual growth and ministry. This bonus episode is an extension of my conversation with Monica Lee from Episode 5. In this episode Monica and I discuss the unique challenges of raising children with special needs and it's impact on spiritual growth and ministry. small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Case Study: Monica Lee, Radiant Church, on Disciple-making in Small Groups 1 1 6 6 Case Study: Monica Lee, Radiant Church, on Disciple-making in Small Groups full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/a0cd5d27-5e7d-3807-9aad-fe667fd36286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcccf52d In this episode, Monica Lee, Radiant Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, unpacks how their church intentionally makes disciples through small groups. She discusses the tools and environments they offer to help people become more like Jesus.

]]> In this episode, Monica Lee, Radiant Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, unpacks how their church intentionally makes disciples through small groups. She discusses the tools and environments they offer to help people become more like Jesus.

]]> Tue, 25 May 2021 08:25:27 -0500 Allen White Allen White 1722 In this episode, Monica Lee, Radiant Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, unpacks how their church intentionally makes disciples through small groups. She discusses the tools and environments they offer to help people become more like Jesus. In this episode, Monica Lee, Radiant Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, unpacks how their church intentionally makes disciples through small groups. She discusses the tools and environments they offer to help people become more like Jesus. small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Case Study: Elliot Diaz of Manna Church on Multiplying Churches, Campuses, Groups, and Leaders 1 1 5 5 Case Study: Elliot Diaz of Manna Church on Multiplying Churches, Campuses, Groups, and Leaders full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/467c07a7-b8c8-37e4-a48e-6bcfdb0329d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5a9db90 How do you multiply yourself? How do you multiply your church? Manna Church is well on the way to figuring that out. In this interview, Elliot Diaz, site pastor at Manna Church, explains how the church is multiplying churches across the U.S., multiplying campuses throughout their region, multiplying groups at each campus, multiplying small group leaders, and Elliot is multiplying himself at each campus to lead groups.

]]> How do you multiply yourself? How do you multiply your church? Manna Church is well on the way to figuring that out. In this interview, Elliot Diaz, site pastor at Manna Church, explains how the church is multiplying churches across the U.S., multiplying campuses throughout their region, multiplying groups at each campus, multiplying small group leaders, and Elliot is multiplying himself at each campus to lead groups.

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:13 -0500 Allen White Allen White 2193 How do you multiply yourself? How do you multiply your church? Manna Church is well on the way to figuring that out. In this interview, Elliot Diaz, site pastor at Manna Church, explains how the church is multiplying churches across the U.S., multiplying campuses throughout their region, multiplying groups at each campus, multiplying small group leaders, and Elliot is multiplying himself at each campus to lead groups. How do you multiply yourself? How do you multiply your church? Manna Church is well on the way to figuring that out. In this interview, Elliot Diaz, site pastor at Manna Church, explains how the church is multiplying churches across the U.S., multiplying small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Chip Ingram on Spiritual Transformation and Yes, You Really Can Change 1 1 4 4 Chip Ingram on Spiritual Transformation and Yes, You Really Can Change full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/9fa6c759-a3b6-3296-84db-5a5aa04c77a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7db0d1b We all want life change, but achieving it is hard. As Christians, we know we've got God's help. Jesus has made it possible. The Holy Spirit even lives inside us! And yet, too many Christians are stuck in the mud when it comes to life change. What's going on? Can things ever get better? Can my life ever turn the corner? Chip Ingram, teaching pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge, shares about his new book: Yes, You Really Can Change: What to Do When You're Spiritually Stuck.

]]> We all want life change, but achieving it is hard. As Christians, we know we've got God's help. Jesus has made it possible. The Holy Spirit even lives inside us! And yet, too many Christians are stuck in the mud when it comes to life change. What's going on? Can things ever get better? Can my life ever turn the corner? Chip Ingram, teaching pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge, shares about his new book: Yes, You Really Can Change: What to Do When You're Spiritually Stuck.

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:43:43 -0500 Allen White Allen White 1994 Chip Ingram, teaching pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge, shares about his new book: Yes, You Really Can Change: What to Do When You're Spiritually Stuck. Chip Ingram, teaching pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge, shares about his new book: Yes, You Really Can Change: What to Do When You're Spiritually Stuck. small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Jay Kranda on Online Ministry and Small Group 1 1 3 3 Jay Kranda on Online Ministry and Small Group full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/6261897b-2678-34e4-a21f-001011e8ee3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5b9158e Jay Kranda has served as the Online Pastor at Saddleback Church for over 10 years. Jay's experience uniquely qualified him to navigate ministry during the Coronavirus pandemic, but beyond that he has created a full fledged online community at Saddleback that will continue to well into the future. In this episode, you will learn how to create small groups wherever people find community online.

]]> Jay Kranda has served as the Online Pastor at Saddleback Church for over 10 years. Jay's experience uniquely qualified him to navigate ministry during the Coronavirus pandemic, but beyond that he has created a full fledged online community at Saddleback that will continue to well into the future. In this episode, you will learn how to create small groups wherever people find community online.

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:13:34 -0600 Allen White Allen White 2341 Jay Kranda, Online Pastor at Saddleback Church, has led their online campus for over 10 years and saw the creation of 1,007 new online small groups in 2020. Jay Kranda, Online Pastor at Saddleback Church, has led their online campus for over 10 years and saw the creation of 1,007 new online small groups in 2020. small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Dr. Warren Bird on How Small Groups Help Churches Grow from the 2020 Megachurch Report 1 1 2 2 Dr. Warren Bird on How Small Groups Help Churches Grow from the 2020 Megachurch Report full exponentialgroups.podbean.com/d814def2-12a9-3a11-b848-2e3a499b027e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7e041e9 Dr. Warren Bird is one of the foremost experts on megachurches and is the author of 33 books. In the 2020 Megachurch Report, small groups were at the forefront of the church's growth, service, and giving. Warren explains the implications of these findings in this episode.

]]> Dr. Warren Bird is one of the foremost experts on megachurches and is the author of 33 books. In the 2020 Megachurch Report, small groups were at the forefront of the church's growth, service, and giving. Warren explains the implications of these findings in this episode.

]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:54:07 -0600 Allen White Allen White 2352 Dr. Warren Bird is one of the foremost experts on megachurches and is the author of 33 books. In the 2020 Megachurch Report, small groups were at the forefront of the church's growth, service, and giving. Warren explains the implications of these findings in this episode. Dr. Warren Bird is one of the foremost experts on megachurches and is the author of 33 books. In the 2020 Megachurch Report, small groups were at the forefront of the church's growth, service, and giving. Warren explains the implications of these findings small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No Pre-Episode of the Exponential Groups Podcast 1 1 1 1 Pre-Episode of the Exponential Groups Podcast trailer exponentialgroups.podbean.com/16235e09-6b49-3d23-9233-baf854ec6fd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db2be009 This short pre-episode is a brief explainer for the Exponential Groups Podcast.

This podcast is designed to help you Take the Guesswork Out of Groups. In each episode you will discover effective ways to recruit more leaders, form better groups, and make more disciples. I am Allen White has been a pastor for over 30 years and have coached over 1,500 churches of various sizes, denominations, cultures, and ethnicities across North America. 

]]> This short pre-episode is a brief explainer for the Exponential Groups Podcast.

This podcast is designed to help you Take the Guesswork Out of Groups. In each episode you will discover effective ways to recruit more leaders, form better groups, and make more disciples. I am Allen White has been a pastor for over 30 years and have coached over 1,500 churches of various sizes, denominations, cultures, and ethnicities across North America. 

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:55:38 -0600 Allen White Allen White 131 This is an introductory episode to briefing discuss the purpose of the Exponential Groups Podcast and introduce the host, Allen White This is an introductory episode to briefing discuss the purpose of the Exponential Groups Podcast and introduce the host, Allen White small groups, church groups, ministry coaching, small group leaders, group leader, church leader, community group, home group leaders, home group ministry, discipleship ministry, discipleship coaching, smallgroupnetwork.com, discipleship.com, smallgroups.com, how to do small groups No