Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy

Dr. Jody Dean and Ken Braddy explore how churches can strengthen discipleship by building more relational, intergenerational communities. They discuss changing group models, the need to stay connected beyond Sundays, and practical ways churches can engage younger adults while helping people of all ages grow in faith together.

Ken Braddy and Jamie Coomer explore how churches can transform small groups from Bible-study gatherings into disciple-making communities. They discuss the importance of meaningful relationships, practical obedience, prayer, follow-up, and creating a culture where people are known, cared for, and challenged to live out what they learn. Click here for Ken and Jamie's book: Sacred Spaces

Ken Braddy talks with Dr. Joseph Brasher, Connect Pastor at Sugar Creek Baptist in Houston, about how churches can shift from simply adding people to existing groups toward a healthier multiplication mindset. They focus on what actually helps groups grow: connection, care, and a culture that expects new leaders and new groups to emerge.Brasher shares practical examples from Sugar Creek, including a “greenhouse” approach to launching groups, and explains why relational health often matters mor...

Most churches know discipleship matters. Far fewer can clearly explain what it actually is, how to measure it, or what a person should do next. Ken Braddy and Chad Higgins reveal what Lifeway's latest research says about the state of discipleship and why so many churches are still stuck with fuzzy language, vague plans, and Sunday-only strategies. Ken Brady also shares how his own thinking changed from a class-based approach to a more relational, community-centered view of disciple making. Ch...

This episode of Disciple Making in Community with Ken Braddy features Adam Erlichman of Build Groups and explores why churches should focus on multiplying leaders instead of simply filling open spots. Adam explains how a proactive leadership pipeline, clear pre-qualification standards, and consistent training can help churches discover, develop, and deploy new group leaders more effectively. He also shares practical insights on avoiding crisis-mode recruitment, building healthier group minist...