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How aligned in your small groups ministry with the rest of your staff? Many in ministry struggle with "buy-in" from senior leadership. But James Browning takes a fairly deep dive into the idea that small group point people would benefit from buying into other ministries in their church. In particular we look at the role of church communication leaders and how to align small groups ministry with church comms. Our guest on this episode is Shawn Gendall. Shawn was born and raised on the Canadian plains, but – following a few years in Arizona – met and married Kelly, a Los Angeles native. Shawn and Kelly have served in student and family ministries for 18 years, all on the Westside. They are grateful parents to Delaney (’03), Caden (’06), and Peyton (’08). The Gendalls typically spend their free time on the bike paths and in the basketball gyms of this beautiful city. Shawn holds a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary and is currently completing his Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Leadership. This episode is f

Our small group gatherings shouldn't be repetitive and predictable but rather places where our members and guest can be known and flourish. his month's Reading Lenz features an insightful discussion regarding the book "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters" by Priya Parker with Andrew Camp, Carolyn Taketa, and Nick Lenzi ★ Support this podcast ★

Guests:  From Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, CA  Britt Vargas, High School Ministry Director - brittany.vargas@calvarywestlake.org Connor Johnson, Middle School Pastor - connor.johnson@calvarywestlake.org   https://calvarywestlake.org/middle-school/ https://calvarywestlake.org/high-school/    How do we disciple the next generation through small groups?  Why have student small groups?  What do you look for in student group leaders?  How do you train leaders of various ages and life experiences?  How to connect and develop effective student groups?   How do you handle complicated messy life issues that affect students such as the LGBTQ issues and self-harming behaviors?  ★ Support this podcast ★

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Do you ever feel the ministry you run and the church you work for are on different pages? Or maybe your small groups and care group are fighting for the same leaders? Join us this month as we welcome Nick Schonlau from Third City Christian Chruch in Grand Island, Nebraska to break down the book Silos, Politics and Turf Wars by Patrick Lencioni. It's only a matter of time until you'll find yourself in a silo. Listen in to hear how you can take steps to identify silos and prevent yourself and your groups from finding yourself in one.   Lightning Round Books: Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazerro Canoeing the Mountain by Tod Bolsinger ★ Support this podcast ★

Guest: James Browning    Bio: James Browning is the new Pastor of Small Group Network Development. He has over 10 years of marketing and digital evangelism experience both in the church world and the corporate space. He is married to Hannah and has two daughters, Eliza and Eleanor. ★ Support this podcast ★

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This month Andrew Camp rejoins Reading Lenz to break down the book How to Lead When You Are Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins   Next month's book Silos, Politics and Turf Wars by Patrick Lencioni   Small Group Network Facebook Group ★ Support this podcast ★

Steve 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! ★ Support this podcast ★

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We're back again this week with Reading Lenz and guest Chris High of Hoboken Grace for part 2 of the book E-Myth Revisted by Michael Gerber. In this episode we talk about organizational structure for the core team that will help you lead your group system. We'll also talk about the benefits of role descriptions. Click here to register for Small Group Network events ★ Support this podcast ★

This week we have on Lead Pastor Chris High of Hoboken Grace Community Church in Hoboken, NJ. Together we breakdown the book E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. Join us as we share about our journey as a church plant in one of the densest cities in the United States and how this book helps guide our way towards a stronger small group system.  Click Here For Small Group Network Events ★ Support this podcast ★

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Guest: Greg Anderson    Greg is originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and has been in full-time church-based ministry since 1996 as a small group pastor, most recently at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. He has been involved with SGN from the early days of its launch, and currently serves as the Southeast Regional Representative for the Small Group Network. Greg is currently on staff with The Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Palm Beach County Florida.   Along with beginning a recovery ministry at his church in South Carolina, He also has served as the National Training Coach for Celebrate Recovery in 2002, southeast regional director in 2003, and eventually became the first National Director for Celebrate Recovery in 2004.    SHOW NOTES    Reach Greg via email:  ganderson@fca.org  Greg's website for Men's recovery group: mysafegroup.org    ★ Support this podcast ★

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Description:    This month's guest is Peter Englert from Browncoft Church in Rochester, NY. Peter serves as the Adult Ministries Director and is a blogger for the Small Group Network. Together we tackle the book Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss a former FBI negotiator. Listen in as we share what we learned from the FBI to improve how we lead within our lives, leadership, and small groups.   Lightning Round Reads:   One Blood by John Perkins   Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison     Next Month's Reading Lenz Book:   E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber  ★ Support this podcast ★