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The Build Groups PodcastSoul Shepherding in Small GroupsBill and Kristi Gaultiere are Doctors of Psychology and the founders of Soul Shepherding, a ministry to help pastors, leaders, and churches to thrive with Jesus in emotional and relational health. They lead a Network of Spiritual Directors who offer empathy, guidance, and prayer to help people progress in their discipleship to Jesus. They are also the best-selling authors of a new book, "Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth".Follow the links below for more information.https://www.soulshepherding.orghttps://www.facebook.com/soulshepherdinghttps...
2024-11-0747 min
Leadership Journey With Bill SearchBONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1Promo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2024-06-2013 min
Leadership Journey With Bill SearchBONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty GeorgePromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2024-05-2906 min
The Biggest TableThe Stories Our Food Tells with Derrick WestonIn this episode of The Biggest Table, host Andrew Camp is joined by Derrick Weston, a community organizer, theological education and training coordinator for Creation Justice Ministries, and co-author of The Just Kitchen. They discuss the intersection of food, faith, and social justice, highlighting the significance of food in experiencing God's love and addressing food insecurity. Derrick shares his personal journey through difficult times and how gardening and food became sources of comfort and inspiration for his work in food justice and faith. They explore how food and gardening connect individuals to the divine, the importance of storytelling in...
2024-05-211h 01
SG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsCreating an Environment for Spiritual Growth with Dr. Bill DonahueToday's episode comes from a small group conference at Saddleback Church. The session speaker is Dr. Bill Donahue as he shares about how to create an environment for spiritual growth in small groups. Dr. Donahue is one of the most well respected and accomplished speakers and small group practitioners, having written several books and taught at the collegiate level. He also is a coach and leads cohorts at the small group network. To learn more about small groups, or to share your own small group ministry experience, find Steve Gladen and others at https://smallgroupnetwork...
2024-01-171h 18
The Connected MomDo You Need Wisdom in Your Parenting Journey?Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely WorldIt takes so much wisdom to be a mom…even when your kids are adults. SO many decisions and interactions in motherhood require big time wisdom! Becky and Sarah talk about how to practically obtain wisdom in motherhood with our guest, Pam Farrel. Hint, hint...we're talking about wisdom in Proverbs. ABOUT OUR GUESTPam Farrel and her husband, Bill, are the authors of 59 books including Men Are Like Waffles—Women Are Like Spaghetti (more than 350,000 copies sold) and Red-Hot Monogamy. In a...
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2023-08-1650 minLeadership Journey With Bill SearchLessons on Leaders Who Last From a Leader Who Has Lasted w/ Dave Kraft
2023-07-1953 min
Here To There With Carolyn TaketaIdentifying and Recruiting New LeadersPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2023-07-1943 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaCreating Community: Five Keys to Building a Thriving Small Group CulturePromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2023-07-121h 022023-06-2155 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaTraining New Group Leaders: When, Why, What, and HowPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2023-06-2134 min2023-05-171h 04Here To There With Carolyn TaketaHow to Give and Receive Feedback WellPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2023-05-1746 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaSmall Group Metrics: What to Measure & Why with Bill WillitsPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2023-05-0337 min2023-04-1945 min2023-03-1526 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups3 Key Ways Leadership Coaching Can Help YouSteve 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 is joined by three special guests - Carolyn Taketa, Bill Donahue and Philip Byers to talk about three key ways that leadership coaching can help small group ministry leaders.Shownotes:smallgroupnetwork.com/coachingsmallgroupnetwork.com/pricing Carolyn TaketaCorolyn Taketa Coaching and Consultingcarolyntaketa...
2023-03-0136 min
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The Connected MomKeeping Your Marriage Alive While ParentingGet you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely WorldMarriage! Here’s the thing, in the thick of parenting challenges, it’s easy to let things slide in your marriage. However, In God’s design husband and wife are to function as one. Their relationship is to be growing and thriving, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. So it’s important that we talk about our marriages and how to cultivate those in the thick of parenting challenges. This week we're talking about marriage and why it’s so important to keep your marriage alive in the par...
2023-02-1636 min2023-02-1529 min
Leadership Journey With Bill SearchBest of 2022: The 4 P's of LeadershipPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2023-01-1822 min
Simple Faith with Rusty GeorgeEpisode 234: Brian Dodd makes the college football playoff simple.Join us beginning this January as we explore how to keep your faith simple in just 5 minutes a day. Not over complicated, simple faith is a great way to start each day. And don't forget to bring a friend!My next guest needs no introduction. It’s always a great time when Brian Dodd is on the podcast. Brian’s got a knack for pulling leadership lessons from sports, which is one of the reasons we get along so well. You can hear some of his past episodes here, and here. And this time around was no e...
2023-01-0456 min
Leadership Journey With Bill SearchLessons on Leadership with John OrtbergPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2022-12-2145 min2022-11-1628 min2022-10-1943 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaCreating Community: Five Keys to Building a Thriving Small Group Culture - Originally Aired 9/8/21Promo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2022-10-051h 022022-09-2127 min
Study Gateway First ListensFirst Listens TrailerAre you searching for the next video Bible study for your small group to do? Would you like to have a way to discover new Bible teachers instead of just relying on the same few you always use? And, if you hear about a new video study that fits the bill, how do you know the teacher is someone you can trust? If these are your issues, then you’re going to LOVE Study Gateway’s First Listens, where you get first listens to first sessions so you can find your next video Bible study. You’ll hear f...
2022-09-1401 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaGROUPTALK CLASSIC: Training New Group Leaders: When, Why, What, and HowPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2022-09-1434 min
Leadership Journey With Bill Search5th Wednesday: Celebrating Sabbath In Community With Ruth Haley BartonPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2022-08-3132 min2022-08-1750 minLeadership Journey With Bill SearchLessons on Leaders Who Last From a Leader Who Has Lasted w/ Dave Kraft
2022-07-2053 minSimple Faith with Rusty GeorgeEpisode 209: Making Leadership Learnings Simple this Summer with Brad WilliamsJoin us beginning this January as we explore how to keep your faith simple in just 5 minutes a day. Not over complicated, simple faith is a great way to start each day. And don't forget to bring a friend!Some of the best leadership lessons I've learned have come from conversations I've had with sports legends like Ned Yost on the podcast (you can listen here as he talks about how to build a winning team culture). But there's nothing like learning alongside a friend. That's why I'm glad to have Brad Williams back for this...
2022-07-1431 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaHow to Give and Receive Feedback WellPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2022-07-1346 min2022-06-1555 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaIdentifying and Recruiting New Leaders - Replay from Lobby 2019Promo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2022-06-0843 min2022-05-181h 04SG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsLeadership Journey With Bill Search: Featuring John Ortberg - Now On A New ChannelExciting news, everybody! Bill Search's podcast "Leadership Journey" has moved! It is now its own podcast on its own channel. Go to https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7e1a4de or search for "Leadership Journey with Bill Search in your favorite podcast app. This week, Bill interviews John Ortberg, the author and pastor on his leadership and legacy. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. it is an invaluable way to support Bill and our volunteers!
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2022-04-2000 minLeadership Journey With Bill SearchLessons on Leadership with John OrtbergPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2022-04-2045 min
SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5th Wednesday: Crawl, Walk, Or Run Into The Future Of Small GroupsThe Small Group Network is celebrating its 15th anniversary! Steve Gladen and James Browning look at the history of the small group network and what things that are currently happening that could make a big difference for you or your ministry.Check out our Year In Review to find out just how big of an impact members of the network made last year: https://smallgroupnetwork.com/articles/2021-small-group-network-year-in-review/ 1. Crawl: Have an small group ministry idea? Share it with us and we will crowd source a ministry ideas book! Not only will you get a copy...
2022-03-3052 minLeadership Journey With Bill SearchCoaching Leaders of Tired Groups - Part 2Promo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2022-03-3023 minLeadership Journey With Bill SearchCoaching Leaders of Tired Groups - Part 1Promo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2022-03-3026 minLeadership Journey With Bill SearchGroup Talk Rewind - The 4 P's of LeadershipPromo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your...
2022-03-2622 min
SG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsLEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Coaching Leaders of Tired Groups - Part 2Show Notes:The Art of Gathering: How we meet and why it matters by Priya Parker The Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders by Bill SearchWhy does a group get tired? •Leader begins to coast•Meeting becomes routine•Relationships hit a plateau•Purpose is lost#1 Leader Coasting Am I practicing “Generous Authority”? – [Priya Parker] “’Chill’ is selfishness disguised as kindness.” - Priya Parker Generous Authority Serves others by: 1.Protecting group members 2.Equalizing group members 3.Inter-Connecting group members
2022-03-1621 min
SG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsLEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Coaching Leaders of Tired Groups - Part 1Show Notes:The Art of Gathering: How we meet and why it matters by Priya Parker The Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders by Bill Search Why does a group get tired? •Leader begins to coast •Meeting becomes routine •Relationships hit a plateau •Purpose is lost #1 Leader Coasting Am I practicing “Generous Authority”? – [Priya Parker] “’Chill’ is selfishness disguised as kindness.” - Priya Parker Generous Authority Serves others by: 1.Protecting group members 2.Equalizing group members 3.Inter-Connecting group members
2022-02-1624 min
Exponential Groups Podcast with Allen WhiteDr. Bill Donahue on Coaching Leaders at Every LevelDr. Bill Donahue, author and executive coach, talks about the benefits of coaching for church leaders, corporate C level leaders, and small group leaders. Drawing from his years of experience in education, ministry, and executive coaching. Bill served Willow Creek Community Church and the Willow Creek Association for 18 years.
2021-11-3030 min
Exponential Groups Podcast with Allen WhiteBill Willits on Creating CommunityBill Willits from North Point Ministries discusses what's changed in small group ministry since the original release of Creating Communities in 2005, what's working and not working in 2021, and how North Point has innovated their ministry to connect and reach people now. Bill talks about recruiting leaders, connecting people into groups, and serving the community. He also shares some significant shifts in North Point's ministry.
2021-09-2734 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsHERE TO THERE: Creating Community: Five Keys to Building a Thriving Small Group CultureA lot has changed since Creating Community, by Andy Stanley and Bill Willits was published 16 years ago describing the North Point Church's vision and strategies for group life. New realities, cultural shifts, technological changes, sociological dynamics, and organizational challenges have caused us to reevaluate our assumptions and strategies about small groups ministries. Listen to Bill share North Point's learnings and how we can adapt strategically and creatively for a thriving small groups ministry today. Guest: Bill Willits is the Executive Director of Adult Ministry Environments for North Point Ministries (NPM). One of the founding staff mem...
2021-09-081h 02SG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsLEADERSHIP JOURNEY: Keys To a Better YearBill 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
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2021-01-2028 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsLEADERSHIP JOURNEY: 10 Commitments for 2021It’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.
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2020-12-1620 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsGive Feedback so People Grow and Receive Feedback so You Grow w/ Bill DonahueCOVID-19 ResourcesSG SGN Facebook Page SGN Huddles
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2020-05-0647 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsTraining New Group Leaders: When, Why, What, and HowGuests 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 Gro...
2019-07-2533 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsIdentifying and Recruiting New Leaders [Podcast]A panel discussion on how to overcome the typical barriers of getting new leaders, and how to identify, invite, and recruit new people to lead groups. Group Talk Podcast Panelists: Bill Search - Author of "Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders" and "Simple Small Groups" and serves as Executive Pastor of Ministries at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City, OK Mark Kendall - Small Groups Pastor at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN and also serves as the North Central Regional Leader for the Small Group Network. Tommy Carreras - Tommy oversees care and community at Mission Church in Ventura...
2019-03-2841 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsTop 5 Sticky Issues in Small Groups [2 Part Series Podcast]Are you dealing with any sticky issues within your small group ministry? If so, you've come to the right place! With more than 20 years of small groups ministry experience, Bill Search has led the discipleship charge in churches from the Midwest to California ranging in size from 1000 to 20,000. He's a frequent contributor to Smallgroups.com and RightNow Media. He has written 2 books: Simple Small Groups and the recently released Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders. Part 1: Top 5 Sticky Issues in Small Groups (Click HERE to Listen) Politics Sex Non-essential issues Goss...
2017-11-2134 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsSmall Group Metrics: What to Measure & Why with Bill Willits [Podcast]Q How do you measure the fruitfullnes of small group ministry? How do you decide what metrics to you use? If you or anyone on your team are asking these questions, then you’ve come to the right place! Bill Willits is the Executive Director of Ministry Environments for North Point Ministries. NPM is the parent organization of six Atlanta churches (Including North Point Community Church) as well as twenty-three strategic partner churches around the world. Bill is one of the founding staff members of North Point and the architect of its influential small groups ministry model. He i...
2016-12-1236 min