In this episode, the Groups Team discusses an alternative to “breaks” and how to redeem natural rhythms throughout the year to creatively serve one another, the community around you, and celebrate together.  Top 4 things to consider as a leader to set the tone during the Holiday season: Plan with a purpose and be mindful of full schedules.   It’s biblical to Celebrate together.  Be Creative and call others into helping serve in areas that help them flourish in their gifts.   Be aware of those whom this season is hard for (I.e. loss, singleness, widower, away from family, hard family dynamics, etc.) Additional Resources: TVC Seasons Guide* Advent Blocks  Marc's Santa Family Picture *Only accessible by TVC Home Group Leaders or emailing groups@thevillagechurch.net on a case by case basis.

In this episode, our Local Missions Director Andy Green, joins us as we talk about prayer. We discuss the vision and practical steps of what it looks like to participate corporately in “month of prayer” as a group and establish a regular practice of prayer together.   Resources Mentioned: Digital Prayer Guide Prayer Wheel  Month of Prayer Sign up Additional Resources: 7 Easy Tips for Personal Prayer Prayer in Group* *Only accessible by TVC Home Group Leaders or emailing groups@thevillagechurch.net on a case by case basis.

Last week we talked about Gather, Include, Bless. In this bonus episode, we sit down with some of our leaders to hear first hand how to faithfully implement this rhythm and some of the fruit that can come from it.  Helpful Resources Evaluation tool  Local Missions page (various opportunities are listed at the bottom of the page) Group Rhythms Calendar tool  Third place* Group Evaluation* Bless Opportunities Mentioned A Team - A group that partners with a missionary overseas to support, advocate, and care for them within the local church body.  Mission of God  CCA  Blue Haven Ranch Valley Creek Serve the City  Journey to Dream Shop with a cop *Only accessible by TVC Home Group Leaders or emailing groups@thevillagechurch.net on a case by case basis.

In this third episode we begin to discuss the answer to one of the top questions we get asked … What does a Home Group do?  At TVC, we feel that if you focus too much on care/community you crush your group and if you focus too much on mission you can equally crush your group. In scripture we see the people of God do both … Gospel in and Gospel out.   Helpful definitions and examples:  2:1:1 Model: A simple formula to think about as you plan your rhythms as a group.  Gather (2x) Include (1x) Bless (1x) 5 Elements of a Home Group (Acts 2): Bible Worship Fellowship Mission Prayer Resources/books mentioned * Home Group monthly rhythm examples here Elements of a Home Group video here* *Only accessible by TVC Home Group Leaders or emailing groups@thevillagechurch.net on a case by case basis.

In this second portion of the 2-part episode we begin to discuss how community ministry plays into our formation of following Jesus. If “love is the greatest marker of spiritual maturity” then how do we live this out as a community? Resources mentioned: When the church was a family by Joseph Hellerman

In this 2-part episode we start by sharing how the Lord used community ministry in our life and why we have felt called to give our lives to leading it. We also begin to prime the pump for how community ministry plays into our formation of following Jesus.

In this episode the TVC Home Groups team discuss the hopes and dreams of the podcast and why we would start one!