SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups

Bio: Derek serves as pastor of small group network development at Saddleback church in Lake Forest, CA. He has been active in leading small group ministry for youth, young adults and adults since 2004. Derek is a native of the Pacific Northwest and loves coffee, droning, and enjoying the outdoors and visits to Disneyland with his wife and four year old daughter. Small Groups with Purpose Christmas Promotion Small Group Network Events ★ Support this podcast ★

Rev. David Myles is the Life Groups & Leader Development Pastor at New Hope Church in New Hope, MN. David is passionate about the expository preaching of the Word of God, ministering through the Word, and training leaders. He has a pastor-theologian heart and a passion for God’s gospel heart through the Revelation 7:9 multiethnic church. ★ Support this podcast ★

Guest: Will Johnston Bio: After graduating from Wheaton College with a degree in theology, Will moved to Washington DC and started working on Capitol Hill. He then joined the team at National Community Church where he served as the small group pastor. Since 2016, Will has been the adult ministries pastor at Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, CA, where he oversees small groups and other ministries. ★ Support this podcast ★

  Guest: Will Johnston After graduating from Wheaton College with a degree in theology, Will moved to Washington DC and started working on Capitol Hill. He then joined the team at National Community Church where he served as the small group pastor. Since 2016, Will has been the adult ministries pastor at Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, CA, where he oversees small groups and other ministries. ★ Support this podcast ★

Guests on the Panel: Bill Search is the author of Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders and Simple Small Groups. Currently serving as Executive Pastor of Ministries at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City.    Heather Lee has served on staff at Crossroads Church in Manteca, California for 12 years and as the Groups Director for the last 4 years. She also serves on the SGN team as the Northern California Regional Leader.    Danny Bias is the Life Groups Champion at Newbreak Church in San Diego since 2014. Currently an blogger/author for the Small Group Network.     Click here to start your huddle today!! ★ Support this podcast ★

We all need time away to recharge and be filled by God. Retreats with your staff and/ or key volunteers are a great way to value and invest in the souls of  your team members. Part 1 discusses why retreats are helpful, how to develop a goal for your retreat, logistics on planning a retreat, and the essential "must do's." Part 2 will focus on recommended tools, resources, and tips on activities that are effective in helping your team be restored, refreshed and energized.       Amy Jackson is founder and director of The Perch, located in Aurora, Illinois. The Perch provides space and skills for soul care so you can live the healthy, thriving life of purpose you were created for. Amy is a former publisher with Christianity Today, overseeing several church resources including SmallGroups.com, and she holds a Master's in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College.    www.theperchplace.com @theperchplace (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)   Sign up for an Accelerate! today! ★ Support this podcast ★

We all need time away to recharge and be filled by God. Retreats with your staff and/ or key volunteers are a great way to value and invest in the souls of  your team members. Part 1 discusses why retreats are helpful, how to develop a goal for your retreat, logistics on planning a retreat, and the essential "must do's."  Part 2 will focus on recommended tools, resources, and tips on activities that are effective in helping your team be restored, refreshed and energized.     Amy Jackson is founder and director of The Perch, located in Aurora, Illinois. The Perch provides space and skills for soul care so you can live the healthy, thriving life of purpose you were created for. Amy is a former publisher with Christianity Today, overseeing several church resources including SmallGroups.com, and she holds a Master's in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College.   Sign Up For Accelerate Today! ★ Support this podcast ★

Do you want to have conversations that matter? Conversations are critical to our ministry and our lives. But how effective are you at engaging, listening, empathizing, focusing, learning, and caring for people during conversations? What are bad conversational habits we easily fall into? What are practical strategies to help us improve our conversational skills at home, at work, and in our small groups?    Listen to Carolyn, Andrew, and Nick discuss a bestselling book, "We Need to Talk" by Celeste Headlee, based on the wildly popular TED talk with more than 16 million views.    https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation?language=en   Andrew Camp is currently the Spiritual Growth Pastor at Mountain Life Church in Park City, UT, and contributes monthly to the Small Group Network blog.  Nick Lenzi is the the Dinner Group Director at Hoboken Grace Community Church in Hoboken, NJ. Nick serves the Small Group Network as our finance director.   SGN Events ★ Support this podcast ★