SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups

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Couples groups are uniquely positioned to positively influence individuals and strengthen marriages as marital issues are shared in an environment of grace and trust. What are tips for leading couples groups that build safe and meaningful spaces? How can group members come alongside one another to strengthen their marriages? What are the landmines to avoid when leading a couples group? Pop in and listen to veteran group leaders Rick (psychologist) and Sheri Blackmon (Bible teacher and pastor), married for 40+ years, share their wisdom and experiences from leading young marrieds to empty nester groups.   Guests: Rick Blackmon, PhD in Clinical Psychology and Sheri Blackmon, MDiv Fuller Theological Seminary Rick Blackmon PhD (Fuller Theological Seminary) is a clinical psychologist in private practice for 35+ years. He specializes in working with adults, marriages, and clergy on their own emotional and spiritual growth. Rick taught a course at Fuller Theological Seminary for 22 years on clergy growth and has led many seminars on marital issues throughout his career.  Sheri Blackmon has BAs in English Literature and Religious Studies from Westmont College and an MDiv degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. She was ordained as pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) where she served for 15 years mainly as Associate Pastor, which included small groups ministry. Sheri moved into Christian education at an independent college preparatory 6-12 school for 19+ years as founding member, chaplain, department chair, and teacher. She blogs about “finding your footing and purpose in a life disrupter” at https://lifeafterwhy.com/    ★ Support this podcast ★

In each "inside Saddleback" Group Talk Podcast episode, we feature four unique segments:  Saddleback Scoop, Network Nugget, Leadership Learning and the Trending Topic.   In this exciting new episode, we cover the following insightful topics:   Saddleback Scoop: New Fall Group Launch Ideas Group Launch Rick's email Customizable Campuses each of the 19 campuses doing their own October emphasis. Felt need THEN find curriculum--relevant Community Group Launch 5 modules Module One: Being an Intentional Shepherd Module Two: Intentional Shepherding and Spiritual Presence Module Three: Graceful Conversations Module Four: Asking Insightful and Inspired Questions Module Five: Resources to help you All Day training at the Ranch SGP Growth New Leadership Development Pathway Listen to Reading Lenz…. Network Nugget: Networking 101 Virtual Lobby is Back! Leadership Development (October 7th) Go through each speaker Go over the breakouts smallgroupnetwork.com/virtuallobby New course to follow: Leadership Essentials (share details) Physical Lobby February 22 to 24, 2022.  15 Year Anniversary—everyone attending gets our commemorative coin New Format: Tracks—New, Veterans, church size 2 challenge talks for groups you aren’t thinking about Leadership Learning: Dreams Post Pandemic How to Manage a God Give Dream coming out of the pandemic.  Develop disciplined Choose Service to serve others Remember who owns the dream Learn to forgive Tests and Responses What to do at the point of change—retreat or move forward Plan for the future  Dream Inhibitors 3 Trends Shaping the Post-Pandemic Church Feel like 2021 has been harder than 2020 on you as a leader? You're right. Here's why Trending Topic: The Bible is Hot! Uncertainty and Unrest Cause Major Shifts. From the online church revolution, to socially-distanced small groups, the landscape of Christian faith and worship in America has been deeply disrupted in the past year…in a good way! The strain of the ongoing pandemic and civil unrest in our nation continues to alter every aspect of life including personal relationships, church participation, and engagement with Scripture.

 However, despite the troubles we are experiencing, there are signs of hope and great opportunity when it comes to the Bible. Great opportunity for 40 Days in the Word—January 2022!!!! LINK Show Notes: Pastor Rick's Email Reading Lenz  Virtual Lobby  Lobby Gathering 2022 3 Trends Shaping the Post-Pandemic Church  Feel like 2021 has been harder than 2020 on you as a leader? You're right. Here's why 40 Days in the Word Bonus: Was Sodom Destroyed by a Meteor? ★ Support this podcast ★

Are you a small group leader? Or considering becoming a small group leader? Whether you have years of experience or you've been asked to give church groups a try for the first time, this is our miniseries on How To Be A Small Group Leader.   Each episode shares insights and tips from small group pastors and point people around the country, sharing the training that they give their own small group leaders. Learn from experienced leaders on how to build a lasting discipleship community that will transform each member, more into the image of Christ, and build lifelong relationships.   For more information on being a groups leader or even a groups point person, visit smallgroupnetwork.com and best of all of, for quick answers, fun ideas, and a community of people just like you, visit our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/SGNContact ★ Support this podcast ★

Are you a small group leader? Or considering becoming a small group leader? Whether you have years of experience or you've been asked to give church groups a try for the first time, this is our miniseries on How To Be A Small Group Leader.   Each episode shares insights and tips from small group pastors and point people around the country, sharing the training that they give their own small group leaders. Learn from experienced leaders on how to build a lasting discipleship community that will transform each member, more into the image of Christ, and build lifelong relationships.   For more information on being a groups leader or even a groups point person, visit smallgroupnetwork.com and best of all of, for quick answers, fun ideas, and a community of people just like you, visit our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/SGNContact ★ Support this podcast ★

Are you a small group leader? Or considering becoming a small group leader? Whether you have years of experience or you've been asked to give church groups a try for the first time, this is our miniseries on How To Be A Small Group Leader. This is the third of five episodes and each episode shares insights and tips from small group pastors and point people around the country, sharing the training that they give their own small group leaders. Learn from experienced leaders on how to build a lasting discipleship community that will transform each member, more into the image of Christ, and build lifelong relationships. For more information on being a groups leader or even a groups point person, visit smallgroupnetwork.com and best of all of, for quick answers, fun ideas, and a community of people just like you, visit our Facebook group by searching for small group network. ★ Support this podcast ★

Are you a small group leader? Or considering becoming a small group leader? Whether you have years of experience or you've been asked to give church groups a try for the first time, this is our miniseries on How To Be A Small Group Leader. This is the second of five episodes and each episode shares insights and tips from small group pastors and point people around the country, sharing the training that they give their own small group leaders. Learn from experienced leaders on how to build a lasting discipleship community that will transform each member, more into the image of Christ, and build lifelong relationships. For more information on being a groups leader or even a groups point person, visit smallgroupnetwork.com and best of all of, for quick answers, fun ideas, and a community of people just like you, visit our Facebook group by searching for small group network. ★ Support this podcast ★

Are you a small group leader? Or considering becoming a small group leader? Whether you have years of experience or you've been asked to give church groups a try for the first time, this is our miniseries on How To Be A Small Group Leader. Each episode shares insights and tips from small group pastors and point people around the country, sharing the training that they give their own small group leaders. Learn from experienced leaders on how to build a lasting discipleship community that will transform each member, more into the image of Christ, and build lifelong relationships. For more information on being a groups leader or even a groups point person, visit smallgroupnetwork.com and best of all of, for quick answers, fun ideas, and a community of people just like you, visit our Facebook group by searching for small group network. ★ Support this podcast ★

This month we cover the breakout book, The Other Half of The Church, which has taken the Small Group Network by storm. Join our host Nick Lenzi and guest Tommy Carreras as they help us understand how we can activate our full brain when it comes to our spiritual development inside our group.    We learn why we tend to lean into left brain discipleship and four ingredients necessary to develop and maintain a vibrant transformational community.    Those 4 are:   Joy - True joy found through connection and relationships Attachment - The love of securely attached communities Group Identity - Group identity based on the character of Christ Healthy Correction - A culture of uplifting, healthy correction   More About Tommy Carreras:   Tommy never had any intention of being in ministry. Jesus found him at 17 and after 6 years figuring out what in the world that meant, he packed everything moved to Ventura CA with his wife, Lauren to work at Mission Church where they served for eight years. Earlier this year they moved to Tennessee to be close to family and work alongside Michael and Cathy Dye implementing and updating The Genesis Process (https://www.genesisprocess.org/).   Tommy is also a contributor to the Small Group Network blog and podcast.   Tommy's Website → https://tommycarreras.com   Mission Ventura Group Statement   Hoboken Grace Discussion Guidelines   Tommy's Next Read   Next Month's Reading Lenz Book, Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath   Sign up for Virtual Lobby Today! ★ Support this podcast ★