The Forum at Frazer

In this episode of The Forum at Frazer, host Will sits down with four Frazer church members -- Holmes King, Mary Margaret King, Robert Patrick, and Bethany Garth -- to talk about the power of small groups, discipleship, and genuine community in the life of a local church.

- Why attending Sunday services alone is not enough to avoid relational poverty

- How small groups create the trust and transparency that lead to real spiritual growth

- The theological case for community, rooted in the nature of the Trinity and the ministry model of Jesus

- How discipleship supports not just spiritual health but also social, emotional, and mental well-being

- The Paul, Timothy, and Barnabas framework for building meaningful mentorship relationships

- Practical ways disconnected attendees can take their first step toward connection at a large church

- How connected members can be more intentional about welcoming people on the fringes

- New ministries launching at Frazer including a young women's group, an Embrace Grace ministry for women facing unplanned pregnancies, and a youth mentorship program

Resources and People Mentioned:

- Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) -- non-denominational Bible study meeting Monday nights

- Transformation Montgomery -- local mission partner addressing relational and financial poverty

- Cornerstone Sunday School class at Frazer

- C.S. Lewis Book Club at Frazer

- Kelly Slover, Eddie Sullivan, and Cami Culpepper -- Frazer staff connectors

- Men's Ministry at Frazer

- Connection Point at Frazer

In this episode of The Forum at Frazer, host Will Adams, Minister of Story, sits down with a group of young staff members and interns, including Levi McNeil, Jordan Phillips, Genesis Vanderhorst, and Logan Jeffcoat, to explore what genuine connection looks like for Gen Z, both inside and outside the church. The conversation moves from the nature of authentic relationships to the role of technology, intergenerational discipleship, and what the church can do better to bring generations together.

- What genuine connection means to Gen Z, including the role of shared suffering and sacrifice

- How relationships with other believers strengthen personal faith and connection to God

- What makes Frazer Church's community distinct, especially among large churches

- How technology and smartphones shape the way Gen Z connects, and why they are more aware of the problem than older generations assume

- The generational pattern of blaming new media, from television to TikTok

- Practical advice for parents navigating when and how to introduce phones to their children

- Why intergenerational mentorship benefits both the young and the old

- How the church can break down generational barriers and foster real discipleship across age groups

Watch the video version on youtube! https://youtu.be/Kt_vGrnrcdw

In this inaugural episode of the Frazer Forum podcast, host Will Adams sits down with Pastor Chris Montgomery and Jordan Sullivan (Minister of Music) to explore the vital role of connection in worship and church life. They discuss how authentic worship and community are fundamentally built on relationships - both with God and with fellow believers.

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