October 2, 2023

Strategy Around Students Groups Content

Season 2, Episode 1

In this episode, Chase Boyer discusses how content plays a key role in guiding conversations and emphasizes the importance of producing engaging content that speaks to the hearts of students. He shares insights into the content creation process at Mountain Students and highlights the significance of prayer and the Holy Spirit's leading in providing the best content. Chase also talks about the annual strategic planning process for content and mentions how important it is for group leaders to provide feedback to shape the material. He challenges group leaders to actively engage with the content provided and emphasizes the importance of preparation and engagement in fostering fruitful conversations with students.

MARKERS

1:45 - Shift to Two-Phase Content

5:30 - Conversations as Seed Planting

8:16 - Why Two-Phase Content?

10:38 - Content Creation Workflow

19:40 - Groups Guide Differences

22:15 - It Takes a Team

27:45 - Annual Content Planning Process (How Series Are Chosen)

30:38 - RESOURCE: Students Preaching Lectionary

32:56 - RESOURCE: Big Rocks for 2023-2024 School Year

36:24 - Feedback from Group Leaders (We want to hear from you!)

38:10 - CHALLENGE: Prep for Students Groups Conversations

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Students Preaching Lectionary

2023-2024 Big Rocks

1. Authentic Relationships
2. Fundamentals of the Faith
3. The Body as a Temple
4. Racial Reconciliation Conversations
5. Unstoppable Good (Giving Generously)

Looking for more? Check out the Students Team Website for more resources and the upcoming series at Students Groups.