SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups

Steve Gladen, Small Groups Pastor at Saddleback Church, pulls from his 25 plus years of small group ministry experience to encourage and equip listeners to lead healthier, growing and more effective small groups and small group ministries. In this episode, Steve and co-host Derek sit down to continue reading and answering the top small group mail bag questions sent in by small group point people and ministry leaders. You don't want to miss this episode!SHOW NOTESMail Bag Questions 8-128 Who is doing ESL as a small group?9 I wish I had known the importance of having the right coaches in place...any tips?10 What is the biggest mistake you made?11 What’s the one thing you would tell yourself as someone new to ministry regarding groups?12 How to get/grow more leaders?Re-imagine Coaching Episode  ★ Support this podcast ★

Steve Gladen, Small Groups Pastor at Saddleback Church, pulls from his 25 plus years of small group ministry experience to encourage and equip listeners to lead healthier, growing and more effective small groups and small group ministries. In this episode, Steve and co-host Derek sit down to read and answer the top small group mail bag questions sent in by small group point people and ministry leaders. You don't want to miss this episode!Mail Bag Questions 1-71 What advice would you give to someone brand new to vocational ministry?2 What is key to moving from good and high participation to great and highly effective in your groups.3 How do you navigate creating a small group culture if senior leadership isn’t on board?4 How to encourage attendance after a busy work day?5 How do you best prioritize time and energy with ministry friends?6 Starting healthy! I am from a church plant and want to establish firm foundations as we look to continue the process of growing more into the likeness of Christ in community! Help.7 What % of regular worshippers being in small groups is typical?Check out the The Lobby Conference ★ Support this podcast ★

Steve Gladen, Global Small Groups Pastor at Saddleback Church, pulls from his 20+ years of small group ministry experience to encourage and equip listeners to lead healthier, growing and more effective small group ministries. In this episode, Steve & co-host Deek talk about 20 ways that you can honor and celebrate the leaders in your ministry this groups season.This is a rebroadcast episode ★ Support this podcast ★

Kiersten Telzerow, Groups Pastor at National Community Church with a focus on holistic discipleship, shares ten innovative ways small groups can effectively evangelize. She advocates for simple, consistent outreach rather than complex missions, emphasizing personal connections and local community needs. Kiersten underscores the power of small gestures in fostering relationships and encourages groups to leverage their personal spheres for meaningful outreach. She also discusses her upcoming book, 'Rise: Your Gift Will Make Room,' aimed at empowering discipleship.

Troy Kennedy, a former worship pastor and author of 'Hero Worship,' shares his passion for fostering community through worship. He discusses ten innovative ways for small groups to connect, including personalized scripture readings and singing meaningful worship songs. Troy emphasizes the importance of prayer and authenticity in worship settings. He delves into cultivating intimacy through silence and gratitude, plus the significance of storytelling and sacramental activities to deepen faith and enhance group dynamics.

Jon Laster, a small group pastor and real estate expert from Christ Chapel in Spring Hill, TN, shares creative ways small groups can give back. They discuss talking with pastoral staff to identify serving needs and help members within the group itself. Jon highlights serving local police and fire departments with simple gestures like food deliveries. The idea of organizing neighborhood block parties and community clean-ups is emphasized to strengthen ties outside the church. The conversation encourages collaboration and alignment with the church's mission for impactful outreach.

Would you like to know the basics of starting a small group ministry? Steve Gladen, Global Small Groups Pastor at Saddleback Church, pulls from his 25 years of small group ministry experience to encourage and equip listeners to lead healthier, growing and more effective small group ministries. In this episode, Steve shares his timeless and commonsense keys to launching & building healthier small groups. Download the fill ins:1. The Saddleback Small Group Difference2. How To Start A Small Group Ministry ★ Support this podcast ★

Explore the secrets behind successful small group ministries with insights from seasoned leaders. Discover the importance of holistic discipleship and nurturing relationships for spiritual growth. Learn how church-wide campaigns can unify congregations and boost engagement. Uncover strategies to maintain momentum in small group participation and the critical qualities needed in effective leadership. Tailored support and community care for diverse member needs are also discussed, ensuring meaningful group experiences for everyone involved.

This month's episode features a panel conversation between Steve Gladen, Dave Enns from North Coast, Rick Howerton from Lakepointe Church, and moderation by Carolyn Taketa. Join us as we listen in to their discussion on their decades of small group experience while at the Lobby Gathering small group conference and retreat in San Juan Capistrano. ★ Support this podcast ★

Do you need more small group leaders? How would you like to see an exponential increase of volunteers stepping up to serve in your church? Steve Gladen, Global Small Groups Pastor at Saddleback Church, pulls from his 25 years of small group ministry experience to encourage and equip listeners to lead healthier, growing and more effective small group ministries. In this episode, Steve shares his timeless and commonsense keys to building healthier small groups. In this episode titled "Think critically: accomplish more with less," Steve shares 8 ways to accomplish more with less in your small group ministry. You are not going to want to miss this episode! ★ Support this podcast ★