Propagate

What are spiritual gifts? Are the sign gifts for today? How do you know what your spiritual gifts are? These questions and more are addressed by Josh and Pastor Zach on this week's edition of Propagate. Join us as we answer every question you might have on the topic. Okay... maybe not. Regardless, this episode should clarify some things for you as you lead your growth group.

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.

No growth group leader should do everything. There are different responsibilities that leaders can delegate to different people in their groups at different times throughout the year. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss the four most important responsibilities in growth groups: host, prayer warrior, party planner, and service organizer.

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.

God doesn't just want us to do what he wants us to do. God wants us to love what he loves! And God loves his people. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss why we should love God's people and how you can lead your growth group to love them as well (even if they are hard to love).

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.

Merry Christmas from us at Propagate! On this Christmas special, join Pastor Zach and Josh for another installment of Third Thursday Theology. In this edition, your hosts study the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of Christ. From prophesying about Christ to filling him for ministry to raising him from the dead, the Holy Spirit is active and vibrant throughout Christ's life. Oh yeah. He also was the agent behind Christ's birth too. Merry Christmas!

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, Pastor Zach interviews a special guest: Josh. Okay. He's not that special since he's on basically every episode. Still, he doesn't cohost! In this episode, Pastor Zach interviews Josh on the pastoral coach strategy that he set up for pastors to use with growth group leaders. Their discussion ranges from the roles of pastors and growth group leaders to ongoing training to the content of pastoral coach meetings.

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.

God doesn't just want us to do what he wants us to do. God wants us to love what he loves! And God loves his Word. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss why we should love God's Word and how you can lead your growth group to love God's Word.

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's episode of Propagate is a book breakdown. Join Pastor Zach and Josh as they discuss "Small Groups for the Rest of Us" by Chris Surratt. After introducing what a book breakdown is and is not, your hosts discuss the following questions regarding the book:

To get a copy of Small Groups for the Rest of Us visit faithgateway.com today or buy it wherever you buy books.

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.

Spirit Baptism is one of the most misunderstood doctrines within a theology of the Holy Spirit. Join Josh and Pastor Zach as they discuss what Spirit Baptism is, why it matters, and even how Spirit Baptism is applied within the life of your Growth Group.

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.

In this installment of Propagate, Pastor Zach and Josh discuss the importance of one of the Growth Group rhythms: Serve Quarterly. Groups that serve together stay together. And service is sacrifice! Join the discussion and learn how your group can serve both inside and outside the walls of the church.

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, Pastor Zach and Josh interview Bob Thune on his book The Gospel-Centered Community. Bob (MA, Reformed Theological Seminary) is founding and lead pastor of Coram Des Church in Omaha, Nebraska, and a fellow of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is the author of Gospel Eldership, the co-author of The Gospel-Centered Life and The Gospel-Centered Community, and the creator of the Daily Liturgy Podcast. In addition to his work as a pastor and writer he helps to lead a classical Christian school, coaches and trains church leaders, and serves on the Council of the Gospel Coalition.

To get Bob's book, visit newgrowthpress.com.

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.