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We talk with the authors of a compelling new book, "Leading Small Groups that Thrive: Five Shifts to take your group to the next level." Based on extensive research, this book provides insights and practical how-tos on building small groups that are healthy, effective, and transformational.  https://thrivinggroups.com/   Jason Sniff is the pastor of small groups at Eastview Christian church in Normal, Illinois, and a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in developing group life within the private and public sectors. Courtney Davis has a PhD in Organizational Communication. She is the Associate Professor of Communication Management at Azusa Pacific University, where she teaches organizational, small group, and professional communication.  Small Group Network Events     ★ Support this podcast ★

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This month's Reading Lenz features an insightful discussion regarding the modern classic "Daring Greatly" by Dr. Brene Brown. Host Nick Lenzi joins special guests Carolyn Taketa and Andrew Camp to discuss how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we run our small groups.    Other book talk episodes with Nick, Carolyn, and Andrew: Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt We Need to Talk by Celeste Headlee The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker ★ Support this podcast ★

TOPIC:  With so many churches still unable to host large gatherings in person, creating a robust online training is both a necessity and a wise strategy. So what are the elements of an effective online training model?      Will Johnston is from the Chicago-area and, after graduating from Wheaton College with a degree in theology, 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, and he is now the adult ministries pastor at Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, CA, where he oversees small groups along with a few other ministries.    Eastside New Leader Training Eastside Leadership Pipeline Modules NCC New Leader Training NCC Training Library ★ Support this podcast ★

Guidelines for Getting Together For Saddleback Church Small Groups Gathering together in large groups is still in the future. The natural question at this stage of the COVID-19 crisis is, "Can we begin to gather in small groups?" Sadly, infections are currently increasing at a rapid rate. Our recommendation is that you will continue to meet online as your primary venue, whenever possible and appropriate.  However, we recognize the importance of face-to-face gatherings and the desire we all have to be in proximity with one another. So, if you decide to hold physical gatherings, please follow these guidelines: Check the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention and California Department of Public Health websites frequently for the most up-to-date safety guidelines and recommendations, as they are changing often.  (www.CDC.gov   https://www.cdph.ca.gov ) For the safety of our communities, we suggest there should be no inside gatherings at this point in time. If gathering, we suggest meeting outdoors in groups

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TOPIC: What’s next for our small groups ministries? How do we go from all the uncertainty of this time - "here" - and move to where we want to go -“there?” How do we hold tight to the mission and values while reimagining groups in this new normal context?   Guest: Ben Reed is a Pastor at Mission Community Church just outside of Phoenix, AZ. At Mission, he oversees adult ministries: small groups, care and recovery, local missions, global missions, baptism, and a brand new ministry they’ve launched called Thrive. He is the author of the book, Starting Small, and blogs at BenReed.net.   http://www.benreed.net/exploring-uncertainty/ http://www.benreed.net/starting-small-the-ultimate-small-group-blueprint/ https://missionaz.org/thrive ★ Support this podcast ★

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Align: Learning Small Group Ministry Essentials - this new online training course is now open for enrollment!  7 COVID re-entry Musts for the Small Group Point Person 1. Reflect on the COVID season a. What loses—needs to stop b. What was temporary—was good for COVID c. What got discovered—part of the new normal d. What is Core—welcome back 2. What’s the Vision—it can’t be just virtual to physical 3. Clarify success—end in mind 4. Expect high emotion—racial, political, COVID—don’t explain away what’s going on. Presence is more important.  Psalm 27:13 5. Understand your governmental rules—CDC, Fed, State, County 6. Think through your guidelines 7. Pray—read Ephesian 6:10-12 Saddleback's Guidelines for Small Group Gatherings During COVID 19 Group Size—Limit group gatherings to no more than 10 Larger groups should sub-group and meet in different places or at different times. Location—Meet only in places where you can safely distance Meeting outside is encouraged when possible. Hosts should be prepared to clea

Amber has an educational background in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology. She has been working in Group Life on staff at the Church at Severn Run in Maryland for 5 years. Four years ago, Amber joined a SGN huddle, then became a huddle leader, and now is the SGN state leader for Maryland and moderates our Facebook page as part of the social media team.  ★ Support this podcast ★

A Faith That Plants Seeds Of Peace" with Pastor Rick Warren Undivided   Racism: How Should Christians Respond? Dr. Tony Evans Speaks From His Heart About Social Injustice ONENESS EMBRACED WITH TONY EVANS 4 One-Another’s to Promote Unity in Your Groups Ministry A Few Truths We Can Affirm as the Body of Christ  by Scott Sager In these difficult days, we at Lipscomb are praying for all our churches, that we might be those Ezekiel spoke of who repair the breach and stand in the gap. We realize it is difficult to know what to do, what to say, and how to say it. This can often paralyze us into saying and doing nothing. However, we need to know that saying nothing in a time like this can appear to others as though our silence is a symptom of unconcern. So with great humility and a belief that prayer and the Spirit will give each congregation the right way to "speak the truth in love" we offer these thoughts in the hope they can do some good: Think Christian-ly. It is easy to see a crisis through the lens giv

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COVID-19 Small Group Resources Facebook group Huddles   10 Commandments for Your Small Groups During Covid-19  1 Show grace to myself & others in my small group  2 Start & end each day refueling your soul 3 Set & stick with a routine for your small group 4 Stop political or dividing conversations in your small group 5 Touch base with group members between meetings   6 Share your feelings with your group members instead of stuffing them 7 Seek advice from group members before making major decisions  8 Pace your small group time  9 Serve those who are suffering 10 Control what’s controllable. Trust God for the rest ★ Support this podcast ★

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In our "new normal" during this Covid-19 pandemic, we are spending many hours online, staring at screens. With all our small group gatherings, leader trainings, staff and ministry meetings, and family times all happening through video-conferencing, we are becoming screen fatigued. In this conversation, we discuss practical tips to overcome "Zoom fatigue" so that we can still be fully present and effective in video meetings.    BIO:   Chris Surratt is a ministry consultant and coach with more than twenty years of experience serving the local church. He is the Discipleship and Small Groups Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources and the author of Small Groups for the Rest of Us, Gospel-Centered Small Groups, and Leading Small Groups: How To Gather, Launch, Lead, and Multiply Your Small Group.   COVID-19 Resources   Small Group Network Website   SGN Facebook Group ★ Support this podcast ★

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