January 19, 2020
Do we have a vision for real friendships as we lead small groups, or is our focus more utilitarian leadership development? This week, Josh Nitcholas of Texas A&M Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about his approach to building relationships, and the progression that students go through as they move from small group members to co-laborers.
Resource of the Week:
The Stewardship of the Mystery – T. Austin Sparks
The King of the Earth - Erich Sauer
The Suffering of God - Terence E. Frethheim
November 9, 2019
Casting vision is a skill we need to develop as leaders, but we need to make sure our vision is centered on Jesus. Matt Sprenger, Chi Alpha Northeast Area Director, joins us to talk about how we can make Jesus the center of our vision and grow as vision-casters in our groups.
Resource of the Week:
Adventures in Prayer - Catherine Marshall
The Complete Fenelon - Francois Fenelon
The Seeking Heart - Francois Fenelon
Scalable Convictions CMC Teaching - Eli Stewart
October 14, 2019
Why is it strategic, on many campuses, to have student leaders living in dorms? How do you encourage students to pay more in order to further their discipleship efforts? Geoff Mumley, from CCF/Chi Alpha at Western Washington University, joins us to talk about how and why they encourage leaders to live in the dorms and a scholarship program that they've established to help their leaders offset the cost of living on campus.
Resource of the Week:
Living the Legacy Event - shanon@ccfministry.com & james@ccfministry.com
Residence Hall Scholarship Fund - david@ccfministry.com
Out Of Solitude - Henri Nouwen
September 16, 2019
How can we use hospitality to open doors to ministry and discipleship in our lives? This week we talk with Katie and Alicia about the art of hospitality, and how it can enhance the work we're doing on campus.
Resource of the Week:
Bridehood Saints (Kindle Edition) - G.D. Watson
Bridehood Saints - G.D. Watson
The Missional Mom - Helen Lee
August 21, 2019
Today's students don't have the same understanding of the Christian worldview as they've had in previous generations. This week we talk with Mary Gautreaux about her book Kingdom Minded, and how it can help us set the "foundation and trajectory" of the students we are discipling.
Resource of the Week:
Kingdom Minded - Mary Gautreaux
July 29, 2019
This month we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll be back in August with brand new interviews!
Student small group leaders make disciples on the front lines on our campus. How do we choose who we invite into leadership training and empower as leaders? Alex Rodriguez, National Training Director for Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about the markers of a great small group leader candidate.
Alex's Notes:
What to look for in a small group leader PDF
Resource of the Week:
How The Mighty Fall - Jim Collins
Westminster Pulpit - G. Campbell Morgan
July 8, 2019
We can learn so much from local pastors and develop mutually beneficial relationships that extend beyond financial partnerships. Why should we value connecting generations and how do we begin build great relationships with older ministers? Lennon Noland, Ministries Director of the North TX District of the Assemblies of God and former cohost of the CMLP, joins us to discuss ways that we can serve and build relationships with local church pastors and make lasting connections between generations.
Resource of the Week:
Abolition of Man - C.S. Lewis
That Hideous Strength - C.S. Lewis
Deep Work by Cal Newport
