
webinar
Groups that Grow
Research-Informed Strategies to Strengthen Discipleship in Your Church
August 27 - 01:00 PM EST
Register by Aug 27
Small groups and discipleship communities are essential to spiritual growth in the Church—but what truly makes them work?
Join us for Groups that Grow: Research-Informed Strategies to Strengthen Discipleship in Your Church, a free Barna webinar in partnership with RightNow Media, exploring new research on the dynamics that drive transformational discipleship. You’ll hear from leading thinkers and ministry practitioners as we unpack:
- Barna’s latest data on the types of church groups that foster lasting spiritual formation
- How home life, mentorship and leadership dynamics shape group effectiveness and growth
What pastors, small group leaders and mentors need to cultivate spiritually vibrant communities - Practical tools and strategies to help your church support deeper relationships and stronger discipleship pathways
Whether you’re a senior pastor, a group leader or someone equipping others in ministry, this conversation will give you research-backed insights and actionable takeaways to lead discipleship efforts with renewed clarity and purpose.
Hosts

Joe Jensen
- Senior Vice President at Barna Group
Special Guests

David Kinnaman
- Bestselling Author and CEO of Barna Group

Kara Powell
- Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Seminary

Robby Angle
- President and CEO of Trueface

Matt Manno
- NextGen Pastor of New Life Fellowship Church