SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups

In 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, but get out for right reasonCL Retreats3.0 Version (2009)—why it changed, it couldn’t scale financially1:25 volunteered, above sameIntroduced any span of care a CL could do4.0 Version (2014) why it changed, they weren’t sure what to doIntroduced the “Starbuck’s” green apron more developmentalFRIENDLEADERCOACHHard and Soft data collectionSkip Level, Trust but Verify5.0 Version (2017) why it changed, we discovered other factors not giving maximum alignmentIntroduced the Village conceptAlignment6.0 Version (2021) why it changed, discovered different types of CL’sHOST to Leader to CL to MinisterCL CourseTraining ModulesTrack training (next gen beyond Starbuck’s green apron) 5 Areas to Reimagine Coaching The Ethos (the environment the CL lives in)the family system (w/o parents it is risky)How’s the family (you, coaches and Group leaders)Do you know what you are producing—the end in mindThe Reason (for the CL)Directive Disciple MAKING—management and guidance, Space flight PSGWP page 201Tom Landry quoteBaseline, Know the health metrics HA & GHAHow will you give course corrections (ideas, curriculum, encouragement, etc.)The Process (finding CL’s)The Group Leader pathway HOST to Leader to CL (P3) to MinisterCompetency and CapacityRetreatsIntroductory CourseThe Pathway (growing the CL)The Coach engagement pathway to the HOST; FRIEND—LEADER—COACHThe Coach’s pathway of growth for themSGP guidanceModules TrainingCourse(s)RetreatsThe Influences (that help the CL)…what I call the VillageShare the Village, who’s in helping? Who surrounds the Small Group speaking health?People (primary)Small Group Point PersonCL or CoachSenior PastorProcesses (secondary)Training Pathway for the leaderTools (HA and GHA)Training Pathway for the CLNewsletterSmall Group Weekend Table connectionSmall Group Website home pageWeekend servicesLeader Retreats and SGHStreaming content (curriculum and training)Social MediaTestimoniesFAQ’sShownotes:smallgroupnetwork.com/smallgrouphttps://sb-web.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/saddleback.com/connect/smallgroups/9958-SmallGroupsCL-Booklet_Interior_Interactive_092101.pdf ★ Support this podcast ★

From the Lobby Gathering in 2019, Pastor Rick Warren shares his heart on Small Groups and what is to come. ★ Support this podcast ★

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 & 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 the whole elephant at once5 How and why to set goalsThis is one show that you will not want to miss!Shownotes:smallgroupnetwork.com/coachingsmallgroupnetwork.com/coursesSteve's Shower PhotoGuardrails ★ Support this podcast ★

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 ★ Support this podcast ★

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 20 ways that you can honor and celebrate the leaders in your ministry this holiday season.Show Notes: smallgroupnetwork.com/lookbook ★ Support this podcast ★

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 ★ Support this podcast ★

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 group ministry: the group leader pathway, the community leader pathway and the group member pathway. ★ Support this podcast ★

For 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 Rhythms of Work and Rest by winning a copy from us or by purchasing an early release copy directly from Intervarsity Press. Or you can wait for the regular release in October and buy it from Amazon. We will be giving out a pair of the books and their are two different ways to enter. We will choose the winners via a random drawing on September 7th. The first method of entering is to leave a review for this podcast on your podcast player of choice. It doesn't even have to be a good review, it can be any review. Just take a screenshot of your review and send it to me at info@lumivoz.com The second method is to find lumivoz on Facebook and leave a comment on the contest post with your favorite or best sabbath tip. You can enter both ways and as many times as you link in order to win. Good luck! I can't wait to talk with you on the next 5th Wednesday! ★ Support this podcast ★

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 ★ Support this podcast ★

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 methodologies. 4 Language matters - host strategy5 Employ various avenues of learning.6 Once a year is enough7 Provide a clear start and end date.8 Expect high intensity for staff, volunteers, and members 9 Remember and celebrate.10 Plan for after the Campaign 11 Give people an “out” after the Campaign.12 Budget to remove financial obstacles  ★ Support this podcast ★