You can listen to or watch Gateway Podcast Episode 44 here.
* We have a special guest with us for this episode...Ed Grable is our Life Group Director.
In regards to the three gospels mentioning Barabbas - is he been determined as a real being, or imagery to compare the crowd's response to non-violent resistance (Jesus, or perceived to be) to violent resistance (us)? (1:05)
Have you considered going back to offering separate mask required and mask recommended service options? (3:35)
What is the purpose of the RSVP? (7:30)
“Connect” is one of our core values as a church, and Life Groups are the primary way we do that here at Gateway. Based on your experience, why are Life Groups so important? (12:10)
You’re preparing to kick off a new season in the next couple of weeks. Is there anything new happening or what are your primary goals for Life Groups this year? (13:50)
What have you found are some of the biggest challenges or roadblocks for people in connecting to a group? (14:55)
A lot of people can struggle to find a group that they truly feel connected to. How does your team go about placing people groups? And what would you say to people who hear us talk about the importance of groups, but they just haven’t quite clicked in a group up to this point? (15:55)
What are some innovative ways that Life Groups have been meeting during this pandemic when we have things like government restrictions? (20:30)
Is there an ideal size for a Life Group? (22:55)
What are the qualifications for leading a group? (24:10)
What are some of your biggest challenges for you and your Life Group coaches? (26:10)
How would someone listening who is not currently in a group go about getting plugged into one? (29:50)
Final Thought (30:25)
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