Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy

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...

In this episode of Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy, Ken talks with children’s ministry leader Danielle Bell about the real-world challenges facing next gen disciple-making, including inconsistent attendance, busy family schedules, and the pressure on kids ministry leaders. Danielle shares practical, gospel-centered ways churches can partner with parents and grandparents through everyday discipleship, “as you go” conversations, and simple at-home practices that help faith take roo...

The future of Bible study groups is not about bigger rooms or better labels. It is about knowing your people, keeping the conversation alive all week, and building a ministry that actually meets the needs of real life right now. Dr. Jody Dean, professor at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and church practitioner, joins Ken Braddy to unpack where groups ministry is headed and why some churches are thriving while others are fighting for space, leaders, and momentum. If your church is as...

This episode of Disciple-making in Community focuses on why disciple making often drifts in churches and what leaders can do to rebuild it with intention. Ken Braddy talks with Scott Sullivan, Discipleship Catalyst for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, about culture, pathways, and practical next steps for churches of any size. Scott brings frontline experience from leading the Spark Conference, building discipleship training across Georgia, and helping churches move from activity to multipli...

Ken Braddy talks with Scott Sullivan, Discipleship Catalyst with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, about what is actually moving the needle in disciple making across churches. The conversation focuses on practical, repeatable systems for discipleship, especially intentional planning, smaller group environments, and mentoring. If your church is relying mostly on sermons and Sunday school, this episode offers a clear framework for what to add next.