Six Tips for a Strong Start to 2026 (Episode 147)

About this episode

Jay and Chris discuss strategies for starting the year 2026 strong with their group.

In this episode, Jay and Chris talk about getting a strong start to 2026. Listen in and see if you've thought of these ways to start strong. 1. Pray for your group: spiritual maturity, life-giving meetings, and new people. 2. Plan some catch-up time after the holiday break. 3. Remind the group of the mission. Love Jesus, Grow in Jesus, Make Disciples of Jesus Group Purposes: Disciple-making, Community & Mission Long-term: New gro...

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Hosts: Jay Gordon, Chris Amaro

Topics covered

• spiritual maturity
• group mission
• community building
• disciple-making
• planning for the new year

Keywords

• strong start
• 2026
• prayer
• group mission
• community
• disciple-making
• planning

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