SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups

Bio:  Since 2017, Bart has been serving at Traders Point Christian Church, a multi-site congregation in Indianapolis, IN with 5 campuses, as their Lead Groups Minister, Campus Pastor for their 2000+ site, and on their Leadership Team. Prior to that, he ministered for 12 years as a Discipleship and Teaching pastor in Northern Indiana. Bart has served in smaller, midsize churches with Sunday school models as well as small groups and is now at a church of 10K+ with 450 small groups. He’s also a certified life coach and trained in 3DM discipleship ministry.    Show Notes:    Traders Point Christian Church Resources  https://tpcc.org/ https://tpcc.org/group-leaders   National survey from Disciplship.org and Exponential on the state of discipleship in the U.S:  https://discipleship-org.s3.amazonaws.com/text/ebooks/Final+2020_National_Study_Report.pdf?ck_subscriber_id=134266632    Lobby Conference - Feb 23-24 2021  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-lobby-gathering-2021-tickets-130297863417 ★ Support this podcast ★

Abortion stats Top 10 SGN highlights of 2020 Pastor Rick's Sermon Notes https://grouptalksgn.libsyn.com/your-small-groups-role-against-racism https://grouptalksgn.libsyn.com/developing-an-anti-racist-culture-in-your-small-group 7 Civilities  Listen with your eyes (don’t roll your eyes) acknowledge their view Sleep and hungry—know the right time Social media news vs. Good news Neither side may trivialize or dismiss the concerns of the other. Neither side should define the “other” according to one single characteristic or identity marker. Both sides should aim to help each other understand their own experience and perspective using a type of speech (words and tone) that can be heard by the other. Both sides should accept the fundamental ground rule of life in a free society: the essence of liberty is the right to be different and to act wrongly in the eyes of others—you will need to agree to disagree. ★ Support this podcast ★

This month SGN's own Daniel Thomas joins the show to breakdown the book Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Edward Catmull. Edward is the co-founder of Pixar makes of hit movies such as Toy Story, Monster Inc. Finding Nemo and much more. In this episode we will touch on topics of embracing change, seeking the best in your small groups, perfectionism, and the importance of honesty and candor.    Next Month's Book:   Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss ★ Support this podcast ★

Bill discusses author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’s newest book and how to have a much better 2021. Virtual Lobby Gathering 2021 - Save 30% by using promo code SAVECASH ★ Support this podcast ★

How engaged is your senior pastor in the small groups ministry? When senior leadership is on board and talking often about groups from the platform, the church is likely to make groups a higher priority and will have more groups, more leaders, and more impact on discipleship. So how do you get your senior pastor more engaged? What are some practical steps you can take to align the groups' ministry with your senior leadership? Allen White has led small group and discipleship ministries for over 30 years. He is a pastor, a ministry consultant, and an author. He has coached over 1,500 churches and is the author of four books including his latest book, Leading Online Small Groups: Embracing the Church's Digital Future.  "Should I stay or should I go?"  https://grouptalksgn.libsyn.com/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-podcast "Five things not to do when coaching small groups"  https://grouptalksgn.libsyn.com/top-5-things-not-to-do-when-coaching-small-group-leaders-podcast ★ Support this podcast ★

Rick Warren Part 2  Virtual Lobby 2021 ★ Support this podcast ★

Virtual Lobby Gathering Event  Don't forget the promo code SAVECASH to save 30%   ★ Support this podcast ★

Explore introversion and extroversion in ministry settings, focusing on understanding and accepting differences. Dive into group dynamics and engagement strategies, including personalizing questions and balancing preparation. Emphasize transitioning from awareness to action, fostering friendships, and addressing loneliness in the community.

It’s that time of year when we look forward to new possibilities. Some call them “resolutions.” At some point as 2020 wraps up and we look forward it’s natural to consider how the next year could be different. How can we grow, deepen, and develop? Bill offers “Ten Commitment” that with spur on new personal and professional growth. ★ Support this podcast ★

Since 2014, Peter Clow has served as a bi-vocational Discipleship Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in New Hampshire. He oversees the small groups ministry and also serves on the Senior Leadership Pastoral team, assisting in the teaching and preaching, and in the growth and vision of the church. Peter is an Air Force veteran who works full-time for BAE Systems, a leading defense and aerospace company as a manufacturing supervisor. Since 2018, Peter has been involved with the Small Group Network as a blogger and is currently the SGN NH State Leader.   ★ Support this podcast ★