How to Build a Thriving Small Groups Ministry + Build Groups Partnership (w/ Adam Erlichman)

In this episode, we dive into what it takes to develop a healthy, growing small groups ministry that actually connects people and fosters transformation. Whether your church uses Sunday School, home groups, or a hybrid model, this conversation will challenge assumptions and offer practical steps forward.

Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are joined by Adam Erlichman from Build Groups—a national consultant helping churches grow their groups ministry by 30–50% in under a year. Adam shares powerful stories, best practices, and a major new announcement about exclusive training content now available through the Healthy Churches Toolkit.

In this episode:

• (00:03:08) Why Sunday School vs. Small Groups is a false dichotomy

• (00:05:36) What most churches get wrong about launching groups

• (00:10:31) The right metrics to track group health (and the ones to stop using)

• (00:26:37) What qualitative factors reveal if your groups are thriving

• (00:30:16) A behind-the-scenes look at the brand new Build Groups Masterclass

Links & Resources:

🌐 Main Site: malphursgroup.com

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🤝 Connect with Adam Erlichman and the Build Groups team