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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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4 Shows, 1 Podcast! Listen as we meet new hosts for our new shows!   Align Small Group Course ★ Support this podcast ★

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

How to Cast Vision for Small Groups During Quarantine Vision For Breakthrough In Your Small Group Ministry  What’s Your Vision Coming Out of COVID-19 COVID-19 Small Group Resources ★ Support this podcast ★

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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Patterns of Stress https://www.neurosequential.com/covid-19-resources Small Group Network COVID-19 Resources ★ Support this podcast ★

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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Bio: Dr. Susan Cha is a licensed clinical psychologist with thirty years of experience working in various settings: university counseling centers, hospitals, and community mental health agencies. She is currently in private practice, specializing in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, relational difficulties, and spiritual development. She is the author of Developing Restorative Connections, a manual on lay church counseling ministries. Susan also has a Master’s degree in theology from Fuller Seminary and has been leading the lay counseling ministry for the past decade in her local church as well as training support group and small group leaders. You can email her at drsohcha@gmail.com  God, give me grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, Courage to change the things which should be changed, and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace, Taking, as Jesus did, This sinful wor

Learn How To Use Zoom In 5 Minutes For Online Small Groups 7 Childcare Solutions For Your Small Group Rick Warren’s “Care Calling” Script Hi, this is (first name) from Saddleback Church.  I’m a Care Caller for Pastor Rick. Rick asked me to call you and find out how you are doing during this Virus Crisis. Because our church family isn’t able to meet together right now, we’ve started a number of new ministries to help people who are confined to their homes. For instance, we have a Tech Support Ministry that help you watch the weekend service and even connect to your small group online. We also have a Care Kit Ministry that can bring food or essential supplies to your door.    We also have an Emotional Support Ministry that you can call to get encouragement.   So I’m calling to ask Is there any way we can we help you? Do you need anything right now?                If they need tech support- give their name to….             If they need food or supplies, give their name to…             If they need emotion

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Guests: Nick Lenzi and Andrew Camp Andrew Camp is currently the Spiritual Growth Pastor at Mountain Life Church in Park City, Utah, where he has served since 2016 and contributes monthly to the Small Group Network blog.   Nick Lenzi is the Dinner Group Director at Hoboken Grace Community Church in Hoboken, New Jersey. Nick serves the Small Group Network as our finance director. Small Group Network Events ★ Support this podcast ★

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