Are you stuck and in need of some directional help with your church’s group ministry? Are you the pastor or staff leader responsible for groups? If yes, have I got a deal for you!
I have created (and lead) Lifeway’s Group Essentials Conference. It is a two-day experience that is highly interactive, informative, and foundational for creating a healthier group ministry at your church. If you are not the pastor or a church staff leader responsible for the church’s group ministry, forward this to them and help them discover this free training event!
You can discover the topics and schedule for these events at lifeway.com/grpessentials. Space is limited since I pay for everything. Everything! And no, that’s not a typo, nor is it a trick. Some things are really free, and this is one of them. I’ll give you:
- 10 hours of training in group ministry essentials
- A free leather CSB Bible
- A Lifeway branded padfolio
- Around 5-6 books on group ministry
- Access (free) to around 20 booklets on group ministry along with PowerPoint slide decks and training plans
- Lunch on day 2 of the event…not PB&J sandwiches, either!
- Snacks and drinks throughout the event
- Giveaways, and more!
All you have to do is travel to the event site. That’s it. For some of you, that will be a short trip across town, or a short drive because you are in the region. For others of you, you may have to get one night of hotel, but that’s all.
Be sure to take a look at Lifeway’s Group Essentials Conference at lifeway.com/grpessentials, and sign up for one near you. We add new ones throughout the year as we continue to schedule them, so check back if you don’t see one in your neck of the woods!
We ask that only pastors and staff sign up for this event since it’s geared specifically for those ministry roles, and we want to maximize the space and serve as many of your church’s leaders as we can.

