<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Build Groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Build Groups exists to resource the local church to equip pastors and leaders to make disciples of one another together.]]></description><link>https://www.buildgroups.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:15:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.buildgroups.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Groups Grow Generosity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many churches struggle with discipling their congregation on the topic of generosity. Too often, the conversation around generosity gets...]]></description><link>https://www.buildgroups.net/post/groups-grow-generosity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a368c35fee7a8e977347c2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:31:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/838e04_8d9d5ef0abe24e86956bb0d671d5e8e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adam Erlichman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Different Kind of Tribe: Embracing the New Small Group Dynamic]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Rick Howerton Some people have asked me why I chose to do a revised version of A Different Kind of Tribe: Embracing the New Small...]]></description><link>https://www.buildgroups.net/post/a-different-kind-of-tribe-embracing-the-new-small-group-dynamic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ec3a4af9329bec87a9ebb3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:59:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf9420_c3381527e8e44722836f9eb5163819fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adam Erlichman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life Light and Easy: Choose Acceptance over Seeking Approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Craig Walker Ever seen a circus performer or a YouTube video of someone furiously keeping multiple plates spinning? It’s an...]]></description><link>https://www.buildgroups.net/post/acceptance-over-approval</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dac8784a3ebac512129bed</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:37:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf9420_3cdcfab5e53f470cbfdaa34ce825479b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adam Erlichman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Grow in Christlikeness with Others]]></title><description><![CDATA[All of us want to thrive in relationship with Jesus. But the journey to becoming fully loving apprentices of Christ doesn't come without...]]></description><link>https://www.buildgroups.net/post/how-to-grow-in-christlikeness-with-others</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672a5c253d8038af87d466df</guid><category><![CDATA[Spiritual Formation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Discipleship]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grow]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transformational]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:11:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44b9e1_449f6b2dd47b4c3fa86e1c6bb88129d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bill Gaultiere</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safe and Wise Practices for 1-on-1 Discipleship with Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ensure the safety of your students and yourself during discipleship meetings By: RoChelle Crow "He did WHAT?” As I stood in the kitchen,...]]></description><link>https://www.buildgroups.net/post/safe-and-wise-practices-for-1-on-1-discipleship-with-students</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ed9a4b07e8d6c0090dbe57</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:17:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/44b9e1_76f49c40aeac4d0fbd4062d000908f64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sterling Archer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Ways to Engage Your Students and Keep Your Volunteers This Summer ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of all the seasons in student ministry, summer stands out as an incredible opportunity and incredible challenge to engage both students...]]></description><link>https://www.buildgroups.net/post/4-ways-to-engage-your-students-and-keep-your-volunteers-this-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66546410316f84416c31449a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:03:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8ac83_be67264c105e488d8a400a4f9b93fd0a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sterling Archer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Green Glass Door and The Gospel]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I played college baseball, we used to play games on the road to make the time go by faster. 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Are there any benefits for me to attend Sunday service or join in corporate...]]></description><link>https://www.buildgroups.net/post/what-is-corporate-worship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6559035acc0a197e551e39a9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:00:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8ac83_8f07517c0f4d4558a865e99edb3968d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_835,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adam Erlichman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Indicators of a Potential New Leader ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you need more leaders? Are you experiencing a leadership drought and lack of willing individuals to step up to begin leading? 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