SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups

This month SGN's own Daniel Thomas joins the show to breakdown the book Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Edward Catmull. Edward is the co-founder of Pixar makes of hit movies such as Toy Story, Monster Inc. Finding Nemo and much more. In this episode we will touch on topics of embracing change, seeking the best in your small groups, perfectionism, and the importance of honesty and candor.    Next Month's Book:   Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss ★ Support this podcast ★

Bill 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 ★ Support this podcast ★

How engaged is your senior pastor in the small groups ministry? When senior leadership is on board and talking often about groups from the platform, the church is likely to make groups a higher priority and will have more groups, more leaders, and more impact on discipleship. So how do you get your senior pastor more engaged? What are some practical steps you can take to align the groups' ministry with your senior leadership? Allen White has led small group and discipleship ministries for over 30 years. He is a pastor, a ministry consultant, and an author. He has coached over 1,500 churches and is the author of four books including his latest book, Leading Online Small Groups: Embracing the Church's Digital Future.  "Should I stay or should I go?"  https://grouptalksgn.libsyn.com/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-podcast "Five things not to do when coaching small groups"  https://grouptalksgn.libsyn.com/top-5-things-not-to-do-when-coaching-small-group-leaders-podcast ★ Support this podcast ★

Rick Warren Part 2  Virtual Lobby 2021 ★ Support this podcast ★

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Explore introversion and extroversion in ministry settings, focusing on understanding and accepting differences. Dive into group dynamics and engagement strategies, including personalizing questions and balancing preparation. Emphasize transitioning from awareness to action, fostering friendships, and addressing loneliness in the community.

It’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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Since 2014, Peter Clow has served as a bi-vocational Discipleship Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in New Hampshire. He oversees the small groups ministry and also serves on the Senior Leadership Pastoral team, assisting in the teaching and preaching, and in the growth and vision of the church. Peter is an Air Force veteran who works full-time for BAE Systems, a leading defense and aerospace company as a manufacturing supervisor. Since 2018, Peter has been involved with the Small Group Network as a blogger and is currently the SGN NH State Leader.   ★ Support this podcast ★

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Show Notes:   This month on Reading Lenz we cover Tribe by Sebastian Junger. Join us as we learn how modernity is affecting community. Our guest Tommy Carreras from Mission Ventura will be with us helping break down this fantastic book.   Former Shows Referenced:   Extreme Ownership Canoeing the Mountain   Lighting Round References:   Mission's Change Workshop (Michael Dye's recovery content)  ► missionventura.com/changeworkshop   Unhindered: Aligning the Story of Your Heart ► https://www.amazon.com/Unhindered-Aligning-Story-Your-Heart/dp/1950718743 ★ Support this podcast ★