Welcome to season two of Propagate! On this week's edition of the podcast, Josh Smith is joined by a special guest–Pastor Zach Dietrich. Tune in to Propagate as Josh and Zach answer the question, "Why Growth Groups?"

In this special bonus episode, your host, Josh Smith, interviews author C.J. Davison on his book Missional Friendships. C.J. is a thought provoking writer who has much to say that applies to Growth Groups. Listen and be blessed!

Growth group leaders, thank you! Over this past year, you have served in numerous ways. You have served God, his Church, and the lost. And we want to take a few minutes to properly thank you for particular ways you have served. So join Pastor Zach and Josh on the final episode of Propagate, Season 1 as they thank you for how you have served this season.

Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ today.

We saved the best for last. And by that we mean that this episode is super short. So... you should join us on this week's episode of Propagate as Josh and Pastor Zach discuss the Growth Group Leader Evaluation.

Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠⁠ today.

Join Pastor Zach and Josh for another installment of Third Thursday Theology. On this episode, they will discuss the fruit of the Spirit. Specifically, they will help you see how the fruit of the Spirit fit within the book of Galatians as a whole.

Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠⁠ today.

Do you want to end the growth group season poorly? Now is your chance to learn how. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they detail exactly how you can confuse and exasperate your group members as well as set your group up for failure in the Fall.

Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠⁠ today.

This week, join Pastor Zach Dietrich as he interviews one of Soteria's growth group leaders, Jeremy Glosser. Jeremy has been involved in growth groups for years. In this episode, Zach and Jeremy dive deep into the ins-and-outs of creating community. You will not want to miss the helpful and practical leadership tips that Jeremy brings to the table.

Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for Growth Group Leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠ today.

This week on Propagate, Josh and special guest, Pastor Mike Augsburger, break down the sermon study distributed to growth group leaders at Soteria Church on April 28, 2024. The sermon study on Nehemiah 6:15–7:73 is as follows:

REFLECT

ENCOUNTER

After completing the building of the wall around Jerusalem, the credits rolled. In Nehemiah 7, Nehemiah lists all of the families that were in Jerusalem. And toward the end, he mentioned that there were a few leaders and families who gave a significant amount of money toward the wall project. On top of that, the rest of the people gave from what they had to give. Everyone in the city contributed to the project.

Why did they give? Because of a common mission.

In 2 Corinthians 9, Paul addresses a New Testament church. Paul asked the church in Corinth (among others) to give relief money to the Jerusalem church. He tells them why they should give, what motivations they should have to give. Read 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 and answer the following questions:

Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠soteriadsm.com⁠ today.

Theology doesn't exist in a vacuum. Your views on one doctrine impact your views on the others. And in this week's episode of Propagate, Josh and Pastor Zach one doctrine that is at the crossroad. So what is the sealing of the Spirit and why does it matter? Join us on Propagate to find out.

Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠⁠ today.

Summer break is right around the corner. And as a growth group leader, you know that means we will break from regularly meeting for the purpose of rest. But what is rest? Why is it necessary? How can you rest well without removing yourself from Christian community?

These questions and more will be answered in this week's installment of Propagate. Join your hosts, Josh Smith and Pastor Zach Dietrich, as they discuss the ins and outs of "Rest Seasonally."

Propagate: Where we grow in community by multiplying healthy groups through the ministry of the Word. This podcast is a ministry of and for growth group leaders at Soteria Church in West Des Moines, IA. To learn more about Soteria, visit ⁠⁠soteriadsm.com⁠⁠ today.