The Maturity Podcast
The Maturity Podcast
Richard Sweatman
Back around 2012 to 2016, Dave Moore and Richard Sweatman spoke together about how we can better lead our Growth Groups. We're Bible loving theological types but this podcasts covers lots of pragmatics. Hopefully easy to listen to!
Pastoring people older than you
Following on from last week, Dave and Richard talk about leading people in your Growth Group who are older than you. How can you do this well?
May 29, 2017
17 min
You are a leader!
In Australian culture we're often to lead our group members. Why is that? Why should we change? Dave and Richard talk it through.
May 22, 2017
12 min
Bible Study and Sermon connection
What are the pros and cons of Bible Studies being connected to the Sunday sermon? Dave and Richard talk it through.
May 8, 2017
14 min
What to do at Church
Are Growth Group leaders supposed to do anything different on Sunday Church? Dave and Richard chat it through.
Mar 5, 2017
10 min
Music and Mood
How do you put people at ease during the night. Hear Dave's ideas especially on music, mood, lighting etc. A few simple things that can really help.
Feb 26, 2017
10 min
Finishing Well
How do you finish Growth Group well for the year? Dave and Richard aren't heaps strong in this area but still share what tips they know.
Nov 13, 2016
15 min
Going Off Script
How closely should you stick to your Bible study questions? What's the benefit in going 'off script'?
Nov 6, 2016
13 min
The Pastoral conversation 6: Communicate
The last in our 'pastoral conversation' series. Who should you (or they) talk to after a pastoral conversation. What and why? Dave and Richard talk it through.
Oct 30, 2016
14 min
The pastoral conversation 5: follow up
You've made a plan. Don't leave it there though. What are the different ways you can follow up a conversation? Dave and Richard talk it through.
Oct 24, 2016
10 min
The pastoral conversation 4: Do something
You've listened and looked at the Bible. What next? It's time to make a plan and actually do something
Oct 16, 2016
12 min
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