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SG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsThe real question you should be asking.The Real Question Small Group Leaders Should Be Asking: What Kind of Disciple Are You Producing?Join all access at the Small Group Network In this episode of SG Squared, Pastor Steve Gladen and Derek discuss how small group point people can get distracted by urgent tasks and connection metrics while missing the most important question: what kind of disciple the church is trying to produce. Steve explains that every small group model includes a connection process, but the strategy must also include a clear discipleship and spiritual formation pathway that goes beyond slogans and c...
2026-03-0422 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5 Small Group Strategies for 20265 Small Group Strategies for 2026Welcome to SG Squared with Pastor Steve Gladen, who brings over 25 years of small group ministry experience to provide practical advice and encouragement for leading small groups. In this episode, despite battling the flu, Steve and Derek discuss the importance of leading with purpose, building trust, developing people, celebrating wins, and clarifying roles and next steps. These five key strategies are designed to help you lead small groups more effectively and foster stronger engagement. Whether you're leading in ministry, at work, or at home, these transferable principles will equip you to be a...
2026-01-0918 min
SG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsEvangelism Made Easy For Small Groups (Classic Episode)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 Derek talk about Evangelism Made Easy for Small Groups.The 6 Fs
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2025-12-0323 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5 Ways to Lead EffectivelyJoin Pastor Steve Gladen and Derek as they discuss five essential ways to lead effectively in small group ministry, drawing from Steve's 25+ years of experience. They share practical tips on leading with purpose, building trust, developing your people, celebrating wins, and clarifying roles and next steps. Despite battling colds, Steve and Derek share their insights to help small group pastors navigate leadership challenges and improve group dynamics.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:23 Casual Chat and Health Updates02:21 Five Ways to Lead Effectively05:00 1. Lead with Purpose06:35 2. Build Trust09:10 3. Develop Your People12:41 4. Celebrate the Wins
2025-11-0518 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups10 Ideas For Engaging Upset Members10 Practical Steps for Handling Upset Individuals in Small Group MinistryIn this episode of SG Squared, Pastor Steve Gladen, with over 25 years of small group ministry experience, and his co-host Derek discuss valuable advice on managing upset individuals within small group ministry. The conversation includes light-hearted pre-show banter about their college football teams, but focuses deeply on equipping listeners with 10 practical tips for dealing with conflict. Key points discussed include listening actively, validating feelings, offering practical support, and much more. The episode concludes with the importance of patience and understanding that not all conflict situations will be...
2025-10-0133 min
The Build Groups PodcastSteve Gladen - Empowering Your LeadersSteve is the Founder and CEO of the Small Group Network. An international, non-denominational network, started in 2007, to help churches Eradicate Loneliness, engage the Bible, and impact the world. Steve also serves as an Elder of Saddleback Church. He stepped away in August 2025 from local church ministry, where he had been Pastor of Small Groups at Saddleback Church from February 1998 to August 2025, where he oversaw the strategic launch and spiritual development of over 7,000 adult small groups on multiple campuses. He has authored Small Groups With Purpose, which has been translated into fourteen languages to date, Leading Small G...
2025-09-2549 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsSGN Update #3 & 10 Things That Could Be A Part Of Your Group GuidelinesSGN Update #3 & 10 Things That Could Be A Part Of Your Group GuidelinesJoin hosts Steve Gladen and Derek Olson for a lively and insightful episode packed with updates from the Small Group Network and a practical deep dive into crafting effective small group guidelines. Steve shares the latest on SGN’s mission, new initiatives, and the ongoing effort to end loneliness among pastors and church members. Then, the duo unpacks 10 essential elements you can include in your group’s guidelines, drawing from decades of small group ministry experience. Whether you’re launching a new group or looking to str...
2025-09-0337 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5 Tips to Set Your Small Groups Up StrongFive Essential Tips for Setting Up Strong Small Groups This Fall with Steve GladenIn this engaging episode of SG Squared, Derek hosts Steve Gladen, a seasoned small group ministry leader with over 25 years of experience, to share five essential tips for setting up strong small groups this fall. Steve makes two major announcements, discussing his departure from Saddleback Church and future plans to focus on the global church and develop the Small Group Network. The five tips covered include clarifying the 'why,' checking in with processes and people, listening well, saying thank you, and modeling...
2025-08-0628 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsA New Day At The Small Group Network (BONUS EPISODE)The Next Chapter for Small Group Network: A Vision of Connection and ImpactLearn more at https://smallgroupnetwork.comIn this special edition of SG Squared, Steve Gladen passionately shares his personal journey and the transformative power of small groups, beginning with his family's conversion story. Following his departure from Saddleback Church, Steve announces his full-time commitment to the Small Group Network. He outlines three main focuses for the future: eradicating loneliness through better community connection, enhancing Bible engagement within small groups, and making significant impacts on various community units including families, local churches, and...
2025-08-0108 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups7 Ways Your Small Group Leaders Can Have The Best Summer Ever7 Ways to Encourage and Empower Small Group Leaders This SummerIn this exciting episode of SG Squared, Steve Gladen, the global pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church, along with co-host Derek, discuss seven practical and creative ways to encourage and build into small group leaders during the summer. From handwritten cards and spontaneous drop-bys to fun ideas like hosting a pool party or tour of a local stadium, Steve offers actionable tips to help small group leaders feel appreciated and motivated. This episode aims to help small group point people make lasting memories and strengthen relationships...
2025-07-0226 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsThe Best Part of Your Week: How to Make Groups Fun, Relational, and Life-Giving - Featuring Brad ShankEnhancing Small Group Ministry: Insights from the Lobby GatheringIn this episode of SG Squared, Steve Gladden and James Browning discuss the annual Lobby Gathering event in Southern California, which brings together small group pastors from around the world. The conversation highlights the inception of the Lobby Gathering, emphasizing the importance of practical networking over traditional conference sessions. The episode features insights from Brad Shank of Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV), who outlines four key rhythms for creating vibrant small groups: eating together, doing life together, growing together, and serving together. Shank stresses the significance of...
2025-06-0435 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsThe 4 "K"s of Small Group Ministry Spring CleaningSpring Cleaning for Small Group Ministry: The 5 Ks with Steve GladenIn this episode of FG Squared, Steve Gladen, the global pastor of small groups from Saddleback Church, shares insights from his 25+ years of experience to help listeners enhance their small group ministries. Joined by Derek, Steve discusses 'The 4 Ks of Small Group Ministry Spring Cleaning': Kinship with leaders, Keeping clean data, Knowing your playbook, Kindling leadership, and Kicking spiritual butt. They emphasize the importance of building deeper relationships with leaders, maintaining accurate data, ensuring everyone understands the group's playbook, fostering leadership pathways, and ultimately achieving ministry...
2025-04-0919 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5 Emotional Refreshments for You & Your Groups (Replay)Equipping Small Group Leaders: Insights from Saddleback ChurchIn this episode of SG Squared, Steve Gladen, the global pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church, shares his extensive experience to encourage and equip small group leaders. The episode includes the 'Saddleback Scoop,' highlighting the church's shift from fruitfulness to faithfulness, an approach to combat COVID-induced depletion by focusing on all four aspects of personal refreshment: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual. The 'Network Nugget' segment introduces Saddleback’s first online training course, Align, and discusses its positive impact on participants. Additionally, the podcast touches on new course re...
2025-03-0532 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsSpecial Episode from the Group Answers Podcast with Chris Surratt and Steve GladenThis episode is a very special cross post from the Group Answers podcast. We are sharing in honor of the passing of Chris Surratt, a friend and brother in Christ who has impacted thousands of small group point people around the world. Thanks for taking the time to listen, and don't forget to check out Group Answers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Original Description:On this episode of Group Answers, Chris talks to Steve Gladen about why we should go after hard and soft data to know if our small groups are healthy...
2025-02-0546 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups4 Steps to a Strategic 2025Steve 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 shares the four key steps that you will want to follow for a successful and strategic 2025 in regards to your small group ministry. You don't want to miss this episode!BOOK: Planning Small Groups with Purpose
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2025-01-0230 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsTOP SMALL GROUP MAIL BAG QUESTIONS (Part 3)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!SHOWNOTESMail Bag Questions 13-1813 How do we get previously existing groups to become “official” Small Groups so we can...
2024-12-0423 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsTOP SMALL GROUP MAIL BAG QUESTIONS (Part 2)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...
2024-11-0634 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsTop Small Group Mail Bag QuestionsSteve 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...
2024-10-0244 min
SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups🎂EPISODE 250🎂 - 20 Ways To Honor Your Groups LeadersSteve 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
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2024-09-0430 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups10 Ways Your Small Group can Evangelize!Would you like to know about ten unique ways that your small group can evangelize together? 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 Dereksit down with special guest Kiersten Telzerow to discuss ten innovative ways that small groups can break out beyond the walls to share the good news with people in their community. Note: Kiersten is still finalizing her program and is n...
2024-08-0739 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups10 Ways to Worship in your Small GroupWould you like to know about ten unique ways that your small group can worship together? 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 Dereksit down with special guest Troy Kennedy to discuss ten innovative ways that small groups can worship together.10 Ways to Worship in Your Small Group Brief discussion on definition of worship. Th...
2024-07-0350 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups10 Ways Your Small Group Can ServeWould you like to know about ten unique ways that your small group can serve your church and community? 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 Derek sit down with special guest Jon Laster, small group pastor from Spring Hill, TN to discuss ten innovative ways that small groups can mobilize to serve people.10 Ways Your Group Can Serve G...
2024-06-1240 min
Why God Why?Steve Cuss - Why don't I feel God near?In this illuminating episode of Why God Why, we explore the profound question, "Why don't I feel God near?" Hosts Peter Englert and Steve Cuss embark on a heartfelt dialogue, blending personal anecdotes and deep theological insights to address a struggle that resonates with many believers and seekers alike.Steve Cuss, a seasoned pastor and consultant on anxiety, shares his unique practice of lighting a candle to symbolize God's presence, a simple yet powerful act that serves as a tangible reminder of the divine in our daily lives. This episode delves into the complexities of feeling disconnected...
2024-05-2951 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsHow to Start a Small Group MinistryWould 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
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2024-05-0834 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsThe Saddleback Small Group DifferenceDo 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 "The Saddleback Small Group Difference," Steve shares 7 transferable keys that Saddleback church has used to build one of the largest and healthiest...
2024-04-0349 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsMarch 2024 The Lobby PanelThis 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.
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2024-03-0658 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsThink critically: Accomplish More with LessDo 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...
2024-02-0740 minSG² 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 18SG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsInterviewing Nicky Gumbel - Vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton, and Pioneer of the Alpha CourseSteve Gladen, pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church visits London to interview Nicky Gumbel, Vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton, and Pioneer of the Alpha Course.Nicky and his wife Pippa have impacted millions throughout the world with the Alpha course. Steve talks through what goes into an Alpha course and what makes it effective with Nicky. To learn more about small groups, or to share your own small group ministry experience, find Steve Gladen and others at https://smallgroupnetwork.com, our facebook group, or join our community at https://go.smallgroupnetwork.com
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2024-01-0337 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsHow To Move From Making Friends To Reaching FriendsThe episode features Steve Gladen who, leveraging his extensive experience of over 25 years, offers insights on leading small group ministry in churches. He addresses the common misconception of people fearing evangelism, emphasizing how the experience fundamentally transforms when done as a group. Gladen shares practical strategies to equip small groups in spreading the gospel, growing the church and leading people to Jesus. He also underscores the importance of sharing starts with caring and the role of curriculum strategy in successful evangelism.
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2023-12-2156 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsTreasure Hunt: How to Find the GoldDo 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 is joined by co-host Derek and special guest Mike Hinkle - author of the new book "Treasure Hunt." Mike shares his timeless and commonsense keys to building a successful sales career - all of which will be...
2023-12-0641 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsHow To Move From Making Friends To Reaching FriendsYou can download your planner HERE and the church planner HERE and the full workbook from the conference HERECheck out the videos referenced in the podcast HEREIn this session, Steve shares one of the biggest sources of excitement for Saddleback as a church. And in each group. Evangelism. Steve is going to begin the session by addressing the concerns of the typical small group member. Which is that they feel like they might not be a good evangelists. Well, once they find out how different of an experience it is when done as...
2023-11-2256 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsLeading Up or Sucking up? How to lead up & lead outDo 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 is joined by co-host Derek and special guest pastor William Johnston of Saddleback church who shares his top tried and true keys to creating a healthy ministry and staff culture. You are not going to want to m...
2023-11-0156 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups8 Steps to Successful RecruitingDo 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 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 co-host Derek and special guest John Shin (One of the Connections Pastors at Saddleback Church) who shares his 8 Steps to Successful Recruiting. You are not going to want to miss this episode!...
2023-10-0440 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5 Steps to Creating a Workplace MinistrySteve 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 co-host Derek and special guests Mark Grunden and Ron Kelleher to talk about 5 Steps to Creating a Workplace Ministry:1 Cast a vision2 Create a leadership team3 Convene a launch event4 Compile study resources5 Continue with trainingShownotes:saddleback.com/workplaceworklifebiblestudy.org...
2023-09-0642 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsHow To Connect To Everyone In Your Church!You can download your planner HERE and the church planner HERECheck out the videos referenced in the podcast HEREEveryone's got excuses... and here are 5 of the most common. But if you are hearing one (or all) of these excuses in your small group ministry, how should you respond? Listen to Steve's talk from the Purpose Driven Small Groups conference to get prepared for the next time you hear an excuse.For more great resources check out https://smallgroupnetwork.comAnd to connect with Steve Gladen as well as other small group...
2023-08-161h 05SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups7 Ways CRM Can Improve Discipleship!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 is joined by co-host Derek and special guest Christina Dawson to talk about 7 ways CRM can Improve Discipleship. In this episode we break down the following: High Level PerspectivePersonalized ServiceCentral Repository of Information, accessible and sharableData InsightsTime is Our Most Precious CommodityContinual Improvement – adapt or dieSoul Food – nurturing relationships that foster growth and positive impactSHOW NOTES:1. High...
2023-08-0258 min
SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5 Areas to Reimagine CoachingIn this episode, Steve Gladen breaks down 5 areas where ministry leaders can re-imagine how they do coaching for their groups ministry. The following is what will specifically be covered in this show:History of CoachingStaff or volunteersServe in one Help in anotherSaddleback’s history—building upon, keeping best of…1.0 version (1998)1:5—I could recruit faster than our growth2.0 version (2005)—why it changed, it was broken1:25 paidIntroduced not equal care, but strategic care4 Buckets and Reactive/pro activeName changed from Coaches to CL’s because of paradigm shiftCare 70% Administration, training, connecting 30%,Get in for right reason...
2023-06-281h 06SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups7 Thoughts on How DATA 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 co-host Derek and special guest Christina Dawson (Life Groups Director at the Woodlands Church in Texas to talk about 7 ways data can help you and your small group ministry. In this episode we discuss:How accurate data is criticalHow the number one rule with data is use it yourself How do diligence with data isn’t enoughSales commission str...
2023-06-0754 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5th Wednesday: Crawl, Walk, Or Run Into The Future Of Small GroupsSteve 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.
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2023-05-3152 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups10 Principles of Exponential ThinkingSteve 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 more effective small group ministry. In this episode, you will hear an audio recording of Rick Warren talking to the Saddleback church staff about his 10 Principles of Exponential Thinking. Steve Gladen will then breakdown how you can apply these 10 principles to your small group ministry. The following is what will specifically be covered in this show:First – exponential growth is possible.Second – expon...
2023-05-2453 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsShould Groups Gather During Summer?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 is joined by co-host Derek to answer the question "should small groups gather during the summer?"
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2023-05-0334 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsHow BIG can a SMALL GROUP get?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 is joined by co-host Derek to answer the question "How BIG can a SMALL GROUP get?"
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2023-04-0533 min
Here To There With Carolyn TaketaThree Seasons of Ministry: What I Wish I Had Known Pt 3 w/ Steve GladenPromo: 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...
2023-03-2230 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaThree Seasons of Ministry: What I Wish I Had Known Pt 2 w/ Steve GladenPromo: 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...
2023-03-1529 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaThree Seasons of Ministry: What I Wish I Had Known Pt 1 w/ Steve GladenPromo: 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...
2023-03-0827 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 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaMaximizing Your Small Group Budget w/ Steve GladenPromo: 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...
2023-02-0140 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsHow To Have A Successful RetreatDescription: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 talks about how to have a successful retreat for your small group ministry. Steve shares about the successful Saddleback church retreat that he and his team just concluded for their "Community Leaders" who serve to provide care for small group hosts. Steve will break down the following & more in this can't miss episode:How to have a successful rally T...
2023-02-0131 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsBest of 2022: 5 Areas to Reimagine CoachingIn this episode, Steve Gladen breaks down 5 areas where ministry leaders can re-imagine how they do coaching for their groups ministry. The following is what will specifically be covered in this show:History of CoachingStaff or volunteersServe in one Help in anotherSaddleback’s history—building upon, keeping best of…1.0 version (1998)1:5—I could recruit faster than our growth2.0 version (2005)—why it changed, it was broken1:25 paidIntroduced not equal care, but strategic care4 Buckets and Reactive/pro activeName changed from Coaches to CL’s because of paradigm shiftCare 70% Administration, training, connecting 30%,Get in for right reason...
2023-01-181h 06SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5 Ways to Start the Year RightDescription: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 5 Ways to Start the Year Right in regards to your small group ministry and will discuss the following five points:1 What am I trying to produce?2 Do I have a team around me?3 How to identify the holes in your small group ministry4 How not to eat...
2023-01-0425 minHere To There With Carolyn TaketaTen Things To Consider When Recruiting Your Team w/ Steve GladenPromo: 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...
2022-12-2138 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsEvangelism Made Easy for Small GroupsSteve 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 Derek talk about Evangelism Made Easy for Small Groups.The 6 Fs
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2022-12-0723 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups20 Ways to Celebrate Your LeadersSteve 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 holiday season.Show Notes: smallgroupnetwork.com/lookbook
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2022-11-0230 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups3 Leadership Pipelines You Must Have In Your Groups Ministry (Part 3)Description: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 talks about the third Leadership Pipelines You Must Have In Your small group ministry: the small group member pathway.Shownotes:Part 1 Part 2
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2022-10-0523 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups3 Leadership Pipelines You Must Have In Your Groups Ministry (Part 2)Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6v5K4Qx54JVRwJYvNvKLUR?si=IzSx5CoyRPeQUrxPtTIqjA5 Ways to Reimagine Coachinghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4yMNGT61KXKMAqiNtRehA7?si=XJeq4nbfTASKreJNwpLnRgCL Development PathwayCL VillageDescription: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 talks about the 3 Leadership Pipelines You Must Have In Your small g...
2022-09-0725 min
SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5th Wednesday: Celebrating Sabbath In Community With Ruth Haley BartonFor more information on Ruth Haley Barton check out her website at https://www.ruthhaleybarton.com/ and learn more about the Transforming Center at https://transformingcenter.org/Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back AgainEarly Release from IV Press: https://www.ivpress.com/embracing-rhythms-of-work-and-restAmazon (Oct 11): https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Rhythms-Work-Rest-Sabbatical/dp/1514002639This episode really just took a surface level look at Sabbath and barely even introduced the topic of sabbatical. If you want to go deeper, check out Ruth Haley Barton's book, Embracing...
2022-08-3131 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups3 Leadership Pipelines You Must Have In Your Groups Ministry (part 1)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 talks about the 3 Leadership Pipelines You Must Have In Your small group ministry: the group leader pathway, the community leader pathway and the group member pathway.Host Development PathwayNick and Dave Photo
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2022-08-0327 min
Why God Why?Steve Campbell - Why Are These Disruptions Happening To Me?Steve Campbell - Why Are These Disruptions Happening To Me? by Browncroft Community Church
2022-07-1456 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsChurch Wide Campaign: How to Grow your Small Group Ministry by 300%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 talks about how you can grow your small group ministry by 300%! You can do this by using Saddleback Church's secret sauce of ministry - the church-wide-campaign. Steve and Derek will break down the following:1 Know the compelling question.2 Align Children’s, Student and Adult ministries. 3 Stick to the principles and apply your own met...
2022-07-0637 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsShould Small Groups Meet Over Summer?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 more effective small group ministry.In this episode, Steve answers the question "should small groups meet over the summer?" He then proceeds to share some of the pros and cons of summer small groups as well as share some of the things he typically heres about why small groups do not meet over the summer.
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2022-06-0132 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsSmall Groups: 10 Principles of Exponential ThinkingSteve 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 more effective small group ministry. In this episode, you will hear an audio recording of Rick Warren talking to the Saddleback church staff about his 10 Principles of Exponential Thinking. Steve Gladen will then breakdown how you can apply these 10 principles to your small group ministry. The following is what will specifically be covered in this show:First – exponential growth is possible.Second – expon...
2022-05-0454 min
Reading Lenz With Nick LenziReading Lenz Classic: Extreme Ownership w/ Steve CurranPromo: 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...
2022-04-2752 min
SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups5 Areas to Reimagine CoachingIn this episode, Steve Gladen breaks down 5 areas where ministry leaders can re-imagine how they do coaching for their groups ministry. The following is what will specifically be covered in this show:History of CoachingStaff or volunteersServe in one Help in anotherSaddleback’s history—building upon, keeping best of…1.0 version (1998)1:5—I could recruit faster than our growth2.0 version (2005)—why it changed, it was broken1:25 paidIntroduced not equal care, but strategic care4 Buckets and Reactive/pro activeName changed from Coaches to CL’s because of paradigm shiftCare 70% Administration, training, connecting 30%,Get in for right reason...
2022-04-061h 06
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 min
SG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsINSIDE SADDLEBACK: Back to the FutureJoin ALL ACCESS! Are you ready to unlock your ministry's potential? Our ALL ACCESS plan includes
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2022-03-0236 min
Simple Faith with Rusty GeorgeEpisode 188: Steve Carter makes preparing a message for any room simple.Have you ever wondered how to put together a talk, message, or speech that would compel people towards action? How to tell a story that inspires people and connects them? Then you’ll really enjoy today’s episode with Steve Ryan Carter. Steve is an expert communicator who was the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. No matter what kind of group you’re speaking in front of, you’ll be able to learn something new and applicable from this episode. Steve shares about how he got started in ministry. We also talk about the lessons h...
2022-02-1753 minWhy God Why?Steve and J.J. Harling - Does Christianity Offer Creativity To Solve The World’s Problems?Steve and J.J. Harling - Does Christianity Offer Creativity To Solve The World’s Problems? by Browncroft Community Church
2021-12-0247 min
Why God Why?Steve Cuss - Why Does My Job Make Me Anxious?Steve Cuss - Why Does My Job Make Me Anxious? by Browncroft Community Church
2021-10-2153 minWhy God Why?Steve Carter - Why Do We Do The Things We Hate?Steve Carter - Why Do We Do The Things We Hate? by Browncroft Community Church
2021-09-1652 minWhy God Why?Steve Gladen - Why Should I Come Back To Church?Steve Gladen - Why Should I Come Back To Church? by Browncroft Community Church
2021-08-2653 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsHERE TO THERE: How and Why People Connect into Groups w/ Steve CurranSteve Curran has been involved in leading small groups for more than 20 years. Currently, he is the Community Pastor at Compassion Christian Church, a multisite church in the Savannah, Georgia area, focusing on discipleship and groups ministry. Steve was in the Navy for 23 years and fought actual pirates off the coast of Somalia. He has served the SGN as a huddle leader, regional leader and blogger. You can reach Steve on SGN FB page or scurran@compassionchristian.com Small Group Network Huddles - FIND ONE TODAY!
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2021-04-1447 minSG² Steve Gladen on Small GroupsREADING LENZ: Extreme OwnershipThis month on Reading Lenz we are covering the book Extreme Ownership by two former Navy SEALS, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Jocko and Leif share their experiences and leadership lessons learned on the most violent battlefields of Iraq. To help break down this book and prepare you for the battlefields you face in ministry, this week's guest is Steve Curran, a twenty-three year Navy veteran turned Community Pastor at Compassion Christian Church. Small Group Network Events
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2020-09-2350 min
Simple Faith with Rusty George113: Steve Cuss on Managing Anxiety In Leadership And LifeSteve Cuss (lead pastor of Discovery Christian Church in Broomfield, CO) joins me in this episode to discuss managing anxiety in leadership and in life. His book, "Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs" has been integral in my own leadership studies and personal growth. Read it today, I know it will bring so much fruit to your leadership.
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