Groups

Here at Concordia, we believe that together we can learn how to live and love like Jesus and support each other in the journey of connecting faith and life. Groups will help us go deeper into the questions raised on Sundays and discuss them with others.

We have group seasons, which happen three times a year. Check out the Friday Faith Night for all ages at Concordia. Our group meets for a light dinner at 6pm and then break out groups for all ages. Email melissa@concordiachurch.com with any questions.

Group Leader Resources. Below are resources for group leaders. If you would like to explore leading a group, contact Melissa Salomon, Community Life Coordinator at melissa@concordiachurch.com

Support for Group Leaders

Resources for Group Leader Support

Building a Successful Growth Group – Resources

1. For Video link contact Melissa Salomon, Community Life Coordinator at melissa@concordiachurch.com
2. Summary of Concordia’s Group Support Video: Tips and Testimonials
3. Practice Exercises – Alex Parker
4. Providing Community and Connection in Groups (see #3 in 5 Post Pandemic Church Growth Accelerators by Carey Niewhof) https://careynieuwhof.com/5-post-pandemic-church-growth-accelerators/

How to Help People Pray Out Loud – Resources

1. Video
2. Summary of Melissa Salomon’s video
3. Practice Exercises – Alex Parker
4. Article from beliefnet.com “Praying Out Loud isn’t So Hard-3 Simple Steps”
5. Resource: Praying Out Loud 3 Simple Tips.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Te–IH4eu5w_XoNbjJFVe5UPfaEbLLYK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109307301045244754672&rtpof=true&sd=true

How to Ask Questions That Help People Participate, Process and Grow – Resources

1. Video
2. Summary of Pastor Schmidt’s Video
3. Practice Exercises – Alex Parker
4. Article: “How to Be Amazingly Good at Asking Questions.” By Lifehack.org

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-amazingly-good-asking-questions.html

• The Value of Silence: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Iv_ZgQb1cRoOJjRtpJyU_Cte6doB8Zaq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109307301045244754672&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Lead with Questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/177QqenhdpLZ7xftpemYEwOaXfdd9hAdY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109307301045244754672&rtpof=true&sd=true
• 7 Keys to Asking Better Questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qw-MVE-A7lwXwgsM38ZBC99WR08e7kfB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109307301045244754672&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Tell Me More: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14-BOxKWbLj1BfzQF2MQqGpARBnLyOZvb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109307301045244754672&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Would you like to become a better listener in seconds? https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tLeynF5QLl6Uv8–2GNs9yxDnN0q90y6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109307301045244754672&rtpof=true&sd=true

Expecting God to Do Something – Resources

1. Video
2. Summary of Jaime Hallett’s Video
3. Practice Exercises – Alex Parker

How to Encourage and Show Caring and Connecting – Resources

1. Video
2. Summary of Melissa Salomon’s video
3. Practice Exercise– Alex Parker  
4. Resources