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Ken Braddy

@kenbraddy

Director of Sunday School at Lifeway Christian Resources. Author, blogger, podcaster, trainer, networker, and golf enthusiast.

 Nashville, TN
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Joined September 2009
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“In the absence of new groups regularly starting, we put new people into groups that have been together for many years, and it’s no wonder people struggle to be assimilated.” — @KenBraddy lfwy.co/qKTk50Xu3GV
Does Slow and Steady Win the Race in Group Ministry? - Lifeway Research

Does Slow and Steady Win the Race in Group Ministry? - Lifeway Research

Will you and your group, or your church’s group ministry, be content to be the tortoise in the story, or might you move a little quicker?

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How to Create Great Commission Groups - Lifeway Research

How to Create Great Commission Groups - Lifeway Research

To counter the inward drift, churches must cultivate Great Commission groups—Bible study communities that remain evangelistically focused.

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I had fun chatting with @kenbraddy about ministry in Philadelphia a little while back. open.spotify.com/episode/4BF…
S8E6: Serving the Community in Which You’re Planted With Mark Turner

S8E6: Serving the Community in Which You’re Planted With Mark Turner

Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy �· Episode

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Here's a group ministry article that I released through Lifeway Research. Check it out here: research.lifeway.com/2025/08…
Does Slow and Steady Win the Race in Group Ministry? - Lifeway Research

Does Slow and Steady Win the Race in Group Ministry? - Lifeway Research

Will you and your group, or your church’s group ministry, be content to be the tortoise in the story, or might you move a little quicker?

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Need some ideas for boosting discipleship and growing your groups? Check out my article at Lifeway Research: research.lifeway.com/2025/07…
7 Proven Strategies to Grow Small Groups and Boost Discipleship - Lifeway Research

7 Proven Strategies to Grow Small Groups and Boost Discipleship - Lifeway Research

You can begin to remove barriers and create a culture where movement into groups becomes natural and groups grow.

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How to Choose Training Topics for Small Group Leaders - Lifeway Research

How to Choose Training Topics for Small Group Leaders - Lifeway Research

Why do churches struggle to provide small group leader training? They may simply lack a scope and sequence of training topics for leaders.

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Premastication: Great for Birds...Bad for Bible Study kenbraddy.com/2025/05/20/pre…
Premastication: Great for Birds…Bad for Bible Study

Premastication: Great for Birds…Bad for Bible Study

In nature, premastication is the process whereby certain adult creatures chew up, break down, and regurgitate food into the mouths of their waiting babies. You’ve probably seen birds do it. I…

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Bible Study Groups Offer Pastors a Path From Loneliness to Community - Lifeway Research

Bible Study Groups Offer Pastors a Path From Loneliness to Community - Lifeway Research

Through the power of community and the Word of God, pastors don't have to suffer through loneliness in ministry.

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The Bible Studies for Life team is seeking input from users of our Adult resources. Would you take a few moments to complete a brief survey? tinyurl.com/5h2fcevb The questions relate to the Senior adult resource, Advanced commentary, and Advanced Teacher.
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S6E3: Balancing Teaching and Prayer in Small Groups with Sean Beach

S6E3: Balancing Teaching and Prayer in Small Groups with Sean Beach

Podcast Episode · Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy · March 18, 2025 · 33m

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4 Vital Aspects of Balanced Small Group Goals - Lifeway Research

4 Vital Aspects of Balanced Small Group Goals - Lifeway Research

There are four key goals that can keep group ministry in balance. It’s all about doing each one well and in connection with the others.

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Let's unpack the latest data on groups ministry! 📊 Join @kenbraddy, Lifeway Director of Sunday School, and the @LifewayResearch Team as they present helpful findings, alarming trends, and best practices found in the State of Groups Research Report. Hear actionable insights to help your groups thrive. 🗓️ When: Thursday, October 17 at 1 p.m. CT 🔗 Register Now: lifeway.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Here are 5 positive reasons to limit the size of Bible study groups: research.lifeway.com/2024/10…
5 Benefits of Limiting Group Size - Lifeway Research

5 Benefits of Limiting Group Size - Lifeway Research

Limiting group size may seem counter-intuitive, but there are at least five benefits of keeping the group size between eight and 16 people.

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I am happy to announce that a new 7-episode season of my Disciple-making in Community Podcast has released Episode 1 today! Sign up at Lifeway.com/dmcpodcast and choose how and where you want to listen to the episodes! In this season we address “Why Curriculum Matters in Groups”
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“If your church isn’t growing, ask yourself when you last started a new group.” — @KenBraddy lfwy.co/j1fj50S2brJ
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Season 4 of my Disciple-making In Community Podcast is about to release! Sign up at lifeway.com/dmcpodcast today. In this 7-episode season, we focus on must-read books to help you in your church's group ministry.
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4 ways to build up the groups culture at your church to fuel ministry research.lifeway.com/2024/05…
4 Ways to Build a Groups Culture That Fuels Ministry - Lifeway Research

4 Ways to Build a Groups Culture That Fuels Ministry - Lifeway Research

Would your church benefit from a groups culture that regularly releases people to serve? Begin by changing the culture to fuel ministries.

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If your church's group ministry is on life support, let me help you breathe new life into it. Join me for a free webinar today at 1-2PM CST. Register here: lifeway.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Maximize your church’s group ministry during summer months…but you must prepare now! research.lifeway.com/2024/04…
7 Ways to Prepare Your Church’s Small Groups for Summer - Lifeway Research

7 Ways to Prepare Your Church’s Small Groups for Summer - Lifeway Research

Don’t lose sight of the fact that your groups need to prepare for the summer months when attendance typically declines for a bit.

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