https://simplecast.com Shepherd's Staff CG leaders podcast for Church of the City New York. Our vision is to empower, encourage, and strengthen those who are on the front lines of leading the people in our church. This happens through becoming compelling missional disciples and in turn leading compelling missional community groups. 2023 - 2025 Shepherd's Staff en Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:02:30 +0000 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:02:41 +0000 https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com Shepherd's Staff https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ab77fee0-4d19-46a2-b5d1-e6eb1aa15ca0/03e5b6cb-5800-431a-b3ea-a4e4100c0adc/3000x3000/cg-fullsend-e2-80-a210.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com episodic CG leaders podcast for Church of the City New York. Our vision is to empower, encourage, and strengthen those who are on the front lines of leading the people in our church. This happens through becoming compelling missional disciples and in turn leading compelling missional community groups. Rebi Varghese false https://feeds.simplecast.com/Ue7D2v8S Church of the City New York 605f1222-6b82-4ec8-a148-7744b3351dfb Fuel the Fire - CG Fall Vision Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:02:30 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/fuel-the-fire-cg-fall-season-theme-SXhQs_y_ Fuel the Fire - CG Fall Vision Church of the City New York 00:20:02 As we begin the Fall season, Pastor Rebi casts vision for CGs that will Fuel the Fire of Prayer. He gives a recap of the CG Fall Launch Dinner and the game plan for the Fall season! As we begin the Fall season, Pastor Rebi casts vision for CGs that will Fuel the Fire of Prayer. He gives a recap of the CG Fall Launch Dinner and the game plan for the Fall season! false full 21 1d2a541f-0890-42bd-82dc-ef945d0a950a Summer of Breakthrough - CG Summer Vision Sun, 24 May 2026 22:17:55 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/summer-of-breakthrough-cg-summer-theme-OO_iBrDO Summer of Breakthrough - CG Summer Vision Church of the City New York 00:19:31 As we head to the beginning of the summer season, Pastor Rebi shares 4 things we're looking to see happen as groups relaunch the week of May 31st! Tune in and work together to shepherd your compelling missional disciples this summer! As we head to the beginning of the summer season, Pastor Rebi shares 4 things we're looking to see happen as groups relaunch the week of May 31st! Tune in and work together to shepherd your compelling missional disciples this summer! false full 20 1884bcaa-f98b-41ad-be78-4b60ad842091 "By the Word of Our Testimony" – Telling the story of Community Groups Fri, 8 May 2026 18:33:23 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/by-the-word-of-our-testimony-telling-the-story-of-community-groups-2KUVW1Wc "By the Word of Our Testimony" – Telling the story of Community Groups Church of the City New York 00:19:11 Revelation 12:11 says that They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. In today's episode Pastor Rebi discusses the importance of sharing the story of what God's doing in our community groups for ourselves, our groups and our church community! Revelation 12:11 says that They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. In today's episode Pastor Rebi discusses the importance of sharing the story of what God's doing in our community groups for ourselves, our groups and our church community! false full 19 ad5668d9-d183-4b54-b758-13e819e09814 Making the Shift: From Leading Groups to Making Disciples This podcast is based on this article: (Practice Paul’s 6 Marks of Discipleship December 2, 2025  |  Caleb Suko) 

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:40:54 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/making-the-shift-from-leading-groups-to-making-disciples-mvOE3orK This podcast is based on this article: (Practice Paul’s 6 Marks of Discipleship December 2, 2025  |  Caleb Suko) 

]]> Making the Shift: From Leading Groups to Making Disciples Church of the City New York 00:23:21 Pastor Rebi answers the popular Pulse question, how do I make disciples in my CG. I share about what leaders need to do to create a conducive space for forming disciples in our CG spaces. Pastor Rebi answers the popular Pulse question, how do I make disciples in my CG. I share about what leaders need to do to create a conducive space for forming disciples in our CG spaces. false full 18 a6ffa585-0032-466e-85b5-43faf90f532a Yet I Will Rejoice: Strength to Finish the Season & Game Plan for Passion Week Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:20:14 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/yet-i-will-rejoice-strength-to-finish-the-season-game-plan-for-passion-week-WxaiBlpo-Rw6FFhLp Yet I Will Rejoice: Strength to Finish the Season & Game Plan for Passion Week Church of the City New York 00:17:06 Tune in as Pastor Rebi brings an encouraging word from Habakkuk 3:17–19, calling us to finish the season strong with resilient joy, and casting vision for how our groups can step outward and make the most of Passion Week. Tune in as Pastor Rebi brings an encouraging word from Habakkuk 3:17–19, calling us to finish the season strong with resilient joy, and casting vision for how our groups can step outward and make the most of Passion Week. false full 17 dc707aee-fcad-420a-a56d-727cfb056a07 Stewarding the Transition: CG Leaders Stepping Down Well Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:47:53 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/stewarding-the-transition-cg-leaders-stepping-down-well-35FE9_Nc Stewarding the Transition: CG Leaders Stepping Down Well Church of the City New York 00:16:36 There might come a time, when you're prayerfully discerning if your season as a CG leader is over. Pastor Rebi shares 6 helpful steps to take as you pray through this that will help both you and your Community Group. There might come a time, when you're prayerfully discerning if your season as a CG leader is over. Pastor Rebi shares 6 helpful steps to take as you pray through this that will help both you and your Community Group. false full 15 27b7eae4-2aba-43fa-bbc4-51d66afad6ae Start Strong: 10 Steps That Will Help Shape Your CG Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:13:43 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/start-strong-10-steps-that-will-help-shape-your-cg-5UGiJAlA Start Strong: 10 Steps That Will Help Shape Your CG Church of the City New York 00:20:30 In this episode, Pastor Rebi shares 10 helpful steps you should take prior to your CG launching for this upcoming season. He discusses personal steps, practical steps for your groups as well helpful reminders. Listen to this episode and plan on discussing this with your leadership team! In this episode, Pastor Rebi shares 10 helpful steps you should take prior to your CG launching for this upcoming season. He discusses personal steps, practical steps for your groups as well helpful reminders. Listen to this episode and plan on discussing this with your leadership team! false full 14 15f0fe63-816e-4e0a-a74b-a54bc5fff9d5 CG Full Send — Christmas Edition Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:55:13 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/cg-full-send-christmas-edition-oNhvByUm CG Full Send — Christmas Edition Church of the City New York 00:16:00 Today's episode gives details of the CG Full Send on Saturday, December 6th. We will saturate the the city of New York with the Gospel message and use this as an opportunity to invite people to our Advent services. Today's episode gives details of the CG Full Send on Saturday, December 6th. We will saturate the the city of New York with the Gospel message and use this as an opportunity to invite people to our Advent services. false full 13 4111d509-56f3-4347-b54d-84972069f352 My CG has launched...Now what? Wed, 8 Oct 2025 15:55:24 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/my-cg-has-launchednow-what-nK0HFSfM My CG has launched...Now what? Church of the City New York 00:20:42 In today's episode Pastor Rebi speaks on Eph 4:11-13, a reminder that we're called to equip the saints for works of service; which Pastor Jon taught us at the All Teams Night. Pastor Rebi uses this episode to equip CG leaders so you can then equip the saints in your CGs. He focuses on 5 areas: Personal Devotion, Setting Culture, Making Disciples, Multiply leaders and Administrative Reminders. In today's episode Pastor Rebi speaks on Eph 4:11-13, a reminder that we're called to equip the saints for works of service; which Pastor Jon taught us at the All Teams Night. Pastor Rebi uses this episode to equip CG leaders so you can then equip the saints in your CGs. He focuses on 5 areas: Personal Devotion, Setting Culture, Making Disciples, Multiply leaders and Administrative Reminders. false full 12 855126c9-c628-45c3-a837-f1ec2da641a8 Fall Seasonal Theme Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:39:29 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/fall-seasonal-theme-OSYrakYv Fall Seasonal Theme Church of the City New York 00:20:36 In today's episode, Pastor Rebi shares from Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 to share the Fall Seasonal Theme for Community Groups at Church of the City New York! In today's episode, Pastor Rebi shares from Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 to share the Fall Seasonal Theme for Community Groups at Church of the City New York! false full 11 0c2e8a6c-9832-497d-b385-f8bb67cde4cd Thou Shalt Love Thy Co-leader(s) In today's episode, Pastor Rebi teaches on the importance of a healthy CG leadership team and how to invest in and maintain a good working relationship as you work together to shepherd your group.

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:05:33 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/thou-shalt-love-thy-co-leaders-dfTojerY In today's episode, Pastor Rebi teaches on the importance of a healthy CG leadership team and how to invest in and maintain a good working relationship as you work together to shepherd your group.

]]> Thou Shalt Love Thy Co-leader(s) Church of the City New York 00:18:24 false full 10 19140350-49a0-4799-9979-32dd2f5a2c11 A Call to Re-consecrate Today's episode Pastor Rebi gives an exhortation from Ezekiel 34 and an invitation to every CG Leader and Mentor to re-consecrate themselves as we approach  the new season.

Pastor Rebi shares about an interview with Pastor Libin Abraham. The interview can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqj9aOLy6ms

]]> Sun, 3 Aug 2025 13:19:19 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/a-call-to-re-consecrate-byAougPv Today's episode Pastor Rebi gives an exhortation from Ezekiel 34 and an invitation to every CG Leader and Mentor to re-consecrate themselves as we approach  the new season.

Pastor Rebi shares about an interview with Pastor Libin Abraham. The interview can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqj9aOLy6ms

]]> A Call to Re-consecrate Church of the City New York 00:19:40 false full 9 aa04889b-45fb-4aab-98bf-b09661a88265 Be Fruitful and Multiply Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:10:11 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/be-fruitful-and-multiply-jJI8YYPO Be Fruitful and Multiply Church of the City New York 00:19:52 false full 8 5694b60a-618e-4e48-8cc5-0bfe5b0d22c1 CG 411 Mon, 5 May 2025 20:42:47 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/cg-411-w59rPX6d CG 411 Church of the City New York 00:15:25 false full 7 9bad9547-171e-42c1-8708-a2ac433d9ba2 Rules of Engagement for Mission Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/rules-of-engagement-for-mission-rUZVthCX Rules of Engagement for Mission Church of the City New York 00:21:19 false full 6 5e36edcb-5032-43c4-9819-e19a785bd88e Orderly Worship Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:24:42 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/speaking-in-tongues-aMaSjvD2 Orderly Worship Church of the City New York 00:36:27 false full 5 ec051e00-ecec-4373-b20f-81cc7497faec CG Full Send CG Full Send

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:44:11 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/cg-full-send-_MPntrEA CG Full Send

]]> CG Full Send Church of the City New York 00:25:17 CG Full Send CG Full Send false full 4 fb6de883-e565-4935-9825-c78392e4d6b3 Stories from the City (Williamsburg) Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:53:56 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/cgs-on-mission-ZsrWLPHx Stories from the City (Williamsburg) Church of the City New York 00:21:50 false full 3 f514f632-a48e-49c4-af1b-0a83e581d83b Radical Minimum Standard Mon, 3 Feb 2025 21:59:40 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/radical-minimum-standard-Mhi99JUl Radical Minimum Standard Church of the City New York 00:14:58 false full 2 f1d7acb3-4ac4-44f8-8aee-095d9b736eef Direction, Disciples, and Distinctives Direction, Disciples, and Distinctives

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:56:06 +0000 Church of the City New York https://shepherds-staff.simplecast.com/episodes/direction-disciples-and-distinctives-q7LMuGD5 Direction, Disciples, and Distinctives

]]> Direction, Disciples, and Distinctives Church of the City New York 00:19:08 false full 1