May 10, 2024

Leveraging Summer

Season 2, Episode 5

In this episode, Students Pastors (Kristen, Charlie, Greg, and Zach) dive into how to make the most out of the summer with your group. As temperatures rise and schedules change, they explore the delicate balance between activity and rest, emphasizing the importance of taking time to recharge amidst the busyness of ministry. From summer camps to movie nights and dips in the pool, they share some pro tips for bringing your crew together and crafting unforgettable moments. Plus, don’t miss their insider tips on how to make this year at summer camp your best year yet.

Whether you’re a seasoned group leader or just starting, this episode offers invaluable wisdom and inspiration for leveraging the summer months to cultivate deeper connections, spiritual growth, and lasting memories within your group.

MARKERS

Intro [0:00]

Tips for Summer Camps [9:56]

The Value of Taking Time to Recharge [16:42]

Best Practices for Getting Your Group Together [22:27]

But Isn’t Summer My Break?? [33:02]

Filling Your Bucket [35:02]

I’m Too Busy To Rest [41:05]

Outro [46:23]

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Summer Group Gatherings Guide for Group Leaders

Looking for more? Check out the Students Team Website for more resources and the upcoming series at Students Groups.

April 11, 2024

Memorable Moments from a Graduate

Season 2, Episode 4

In this episode, Allysha Deleonibus joins the show to talk about some memorable moments from her experience in Mountain Students and provides some guidance and encouragement to Group Leaders about what students remember after they graduate.

MARKERS

Intro [0:00]

Introduce Topic [6:57]

Memory 1 [9:15]

Memory 2 [17:30]

Memory 3 [25:45]

More Than Students Groups [34:47]

That’s Cool and All, But I’m Not A Bible Scholar [38:34]

Is What I’m Doing Even Helping? [39:56]

Outro [51:01]

RESOURCES MENTIONED

It’s Personal by Reggie Joiner, Kristen Ivy, and Virginia Ward

Looking for more? Check out the Students Team Website for more resources and the upcoming series at Students Groups.

Current and former Students Groups leaders join Chase we we have a conversation on what it is like to answer the difficult questions students have. There are lots of encouraging moments as well as a great challenge for each of us to pursue our own faith further as we lead students.

MARKERS (Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers)

Intro [0:00] 

What’s the big deal about difficult questions? [6:50] 

Does authenticity really matter? [12:30]

The importance of going on the journey [15:45]

My students are asking difficult questions…help! [19:00]

My my my poker face my my poker face [25:40]

So what happens if I just don’t know? [28:30]

What about THEIR journey? [34:00]

Giving hard truths [38:06]

Final thoughts [46:06]

Outro [49:12]

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Questioning Evangelism by Randy Newman

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Looking for more? Check out the Students Team Website for more resources and the upcoming series at Students Groups.