Now that you have learned the stages, let’s talk about how the CLOSER Resources are designed to help anyone at any stage. Julie will also explain how the Discipleship Path fits into the CLOSER by 2021 Challenge.

How do we define spiritual growth at CLOSER Discipleship? What are the stages of growth and the end goal of discipleship. Find out on this episode.

In this episode, you'll hear from Brenda Rota about how she emphasizes God's Word and Prayer in her small groups.

Lorena Long interviews Ken Fowler about his thoughts on small groups at Grace Community Church and gives some practical tips for effective practices in small groups.

In this interview series, Lorena Long, one our CLOSER Look writers, interview Pastors, Elders, and leaders from our home church to "mine the gold" of their wisdom. In this podcast, she interviews Jon and Julie Keeler to discuss their experiences about leadership in small groups and what discipleship means.

In this episode Brenda shares more of her tips for leading a group. This time she shares what she does AFTER her group meets and how this is an important opportunity for discipleship.

In this episode, Brenda explains how she facilitated a group so that it runs smoothly and what she does when there is the unexpected.

Brenda Rota, our CLOSER Communities Director, is going to share her tips and tricks for getting her heart and mind (and workbook) ready in order to lead a CLOSER group well.

This is the third part of our introductory series that explains the how and why behind the ministry. In this episode, Julie explains CLOSER Communities.

Our goal is not just to provide relevant, in-depth Bible studies for all stages of growth, but also to provide strategies and resources for effective disciple making WITH those studies. Learn about the discipleship model and method of CLOSER.