HeyJaredDeep Roots Leadership
Join the Colonial Heights Family Discipleship Ministers to talk about leadership in our age-group ministries related to deep discipleship and deep relationships. Episodes will be released weekly.
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You Are Important to Me (opens the original)
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Hospitality is showing someone through our words and actions, “You are important to me, and I’m happy to serve you.” In this episode of the Deep Roots Leadership Podcast, Jerry Welch sits down with Preschool Minister Christi Kelly to explore Colonial Heights’ value of extraordinary hospitality and what it looks like in preschool ministry. From welcoming families and caring for individual needs to building relationships with children who may be harder to reach, Christi shares how simple, intentio
More Than a Life Group (opens the original)
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Biblical community is more than having people around us — it’s having people who help us become more like Jesus. This week, Jerry Welch talks with Adult Minister Drew Baum about building meaningful community through life groups, intentional discipleship, care, evangelism, and service. Drew shares how adult ministry can help people move from simply attending church to becoming growing disciples who invest in others. They also discuss the need for new leaders and groups, and why unity around Chris
Seen, Heard, and Loved (opens the original)
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Students need people who will love them, walk with them, and keep pointing them to God’s Word. This week, Jerry Welch talks with Student Minister Ford Rigney about building relationships that help students develop a faith of their own. They discuss connecting with parents, helping teenagers navigate questions about faith and identity, and creating a ministry where every student feels seen, heard, and loved. Ford also shares how Colonial Heights is strengthening parent partnerships and giving stu
Raising Kids Who Know God’s Word (opens the original)
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The greatest investment we can make in children is helping them know the God who never changes. This week, Jerry Welch welcomes Kids Minister Gretchen Mahan to talk about the heart behind Kids Ministry at Colonial Heights. Gretchen shares her vision for raising children who trust God’s Word, develop meaningful relationships with caring leaders, and grow in prayer and discipleship. From partnering with parents to creating environments where children feel known, loved, and secure, this episode off
Meet Christi Kelly: A Vision for Preschool Ministry (opens the original)
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Deep roots begin long before children can put their faith into words. This week, Jerry Welch sits down with new Preschool Minister Christi Kelly to hear her story, her vision for preschool ministry, and her passion for partnering with parents. Together, they explore why relationships matter, how the church can support young families, and the foundational role preschool ministry plays in helping children know who God is and what Jesus has done for them. It’s an encouraging conversation for every
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