Group Talk - Small Group Network

 Do you want to increase your self-knowlege and empathy for others? How can we use this popular personality typology tool to know ourselves and others better? Listen to Enneagram "enthusiast" Chris converse with Carolyn about how to use this tool in your ministry and your groups.    Chris Surratt is a ministry consultant and coach with more than twenty years of experience serving the local church. Chris served on the Executive Teams at Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN., and Seacoast Church in Charleston, S.C., prior to becoming the Discipleship and Small Groups Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources., He is the author of Small Groups for the Rest of Us, Gospel-Centered Small Groups, and the recently released, Leading Small Groups: How To Gather, Launch, Lead, and Multiply Your Small Group The Road Back To You The Sacred Enneagram The Enneagram Institute Small Group Network Facebook Group ★ Support this podcast ★

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On this brand new GroupTalk format, Steve Gladen talked about the 5 Benefits of Belonging. Make sure you check out the links below for the great blog that goes along with it. Don't forget to register for Lobby 2020 as well!   Top 10 SGN Highlights of 2020   Small Group Network Events   5 Benefits of Belonging ★ Support this podcast ★

New and exciting things are coming to GroupTalk in 2020! Listen as Steve Gladen shares his heart for the new GroupTalk show. ★ Support this podcast ★

https://www.smallgroupnetwork.com Steve Gladen is the Global Pastor of Small Groups at Saddleback Church since 1998. He oversees the strategic launch and development of over 7,000 adult small groups on multiple campuses. He has authored Small Groups With Purpose, which has been translated into eight languages to date, and Leading Small Groups With Purpose. He frequently speaks at conferences and consults with church leaders both in the United States and around the world. He has a driving passion to see each church attendee connected to a qualified shepherd and become an integral part of their church body, living purposefully for Christ. Steve is also the Founder of the Small Group Network (SGN) giving influence and oversight to all the SGN initiatives. He earned a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1985, and a B.A. in Biblical Studies, with minors in Greek and Philosophy in 1982, from Evangel University. Steve and Lisa have been married since 1989 and have two children, Erika and Ethan.

Derek serves as pastor of small group network development at Saddleback church in Lake Forest, CA. He has been active in leading small group ministry for youth, young adults and adults since 2004. Derek is a native of the Pacific Northwest and loves coffee, droning, and enjoying the outdoors and visits to Disneyland with his wife and four year old daughter.   Small Group Network Events ★ Support this podcast ★

Bio: Derek serves as pastor of small group network development at Saddleback church in Lake Forest, CA. He has been active in leading small group ministry for youth, young adults and adults since 2004. Derek is a native of the Pacific Northwest and loves coffee, droning, and enjoying the outdoors and visits to Disneyland with his wife and four year old daughter. Small Groups with Purpose Christmas Promotion Small Group Network Events ★ Support this podcast ★

Rev. David Myles is the Life Groups & Leader Development Pastor at New Hope Church in New Hope, MN. David is passionate about the expository preaching of the Word of God, ministering through the Word, and training leaders. He has a pastor-theologian heart and a passion for God’s gospel heart through the Revelation 7:9 multiethnic church. ★ Support this podcast ★

Guest: Will Johnston Bio: After graduating from Wheaton College with a degree in theology, Will 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. Since 2016, Will has been the adult ministries pastor at Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, CA, where he oversees small groups and other ministries. ★ Support this podcast ★

  Guest: Will Johnston After graduating from Wheaton College with a degree in theology, Will 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. Since 2016, Will has been the adult ministries pastor at Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, CA, where he oversees small groups and other ministries. ★ Support this podcast ★

Guests on the Panel: Bill Search is the author of Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders and Simple Small Groups. Currently serving as Executive Pastor of Ministries at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City.    Heather Lee has served on staff at Crossroads Church in Manteca, California for 12 years and as the Groups Director for the last 4 years. She also serves on the SGN team as the Northern California Regional Leader.    Danny Bias is the Life Groups Champion at Newbreak Church in San Diego since 2014. Currently an blogger/author for the Small Group Network.     Click here to start your huddle today!! ★ Support this podcast ★

We all need time away to recharge and be filled by God. Retreats with your staff and/ or key volunteers are a great way to value and invest in the souls of  your team members. Part 1 discusses why retreats are helpful, how to develop a goal for your retreat, logistics on planning a retreat, and the essential "must do's." Part 2 will focus on recommended tools, resources, and tips on activities that are effective in helping your team be restored, refreshed and energized.       Amy Jackson is founder and director of The Perch, located in Aurora, Illinois. The Perch provides space and skills for soul care so you can live the healthy, thriving life of purpose you were created for. Amy is a former publisher with Christianity Today, overseeing several church resources including SmallGroups.com, and she holds a Master's in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College.    www.theperchplace.com @theperchplace (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)   Sign up for an Accelerate! today! ★ Support this podcast ★

We all need time away to recharge and be filled by God. Retreats with your staff and/ or key volunteers are a great way to value and invest in the souls of  your team members. Part 1 discusses why retreats are helpful, how to develop a goal for your retreat, logistics on planning a retreat, and the essential "must do's."  Part 2 will focus on recommended tools, resources, and tips on activities that are effective in helping your team be restored, refreshed and energized.     Amy Jackson is founder and director of The Perch, located in Aurora, Illinois. The Perch provides space and skills for soul care so you can live the healthy, thriving life of purpose you were created for. Amy is a former publisher with Christianity Today, overseeing several church resources including SmallGroups.com, and she holds a Master's in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College.   Sign Up For Accelerate Today! ★ Support this podcast ★

Do you want to have conversations that matter? Conversations are critical to our ministry and our lives. But how effective are you at engaging, listening, empathizing, focusing, learning, and caring for people during conversations? What are bad conversational habits we easily fall into? What are practical strategies to help us improve our conversational skills at home, at work, and in our small groups?    Listen to Carolyn, Andrew, and Nick discuss a bestselling book, "We Need to Talk" by Celeste Headlee, based on the wildly popular TED talk with more than 16 million views.    https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation?language=en   Andrew Camp is currently the Spiritual Growth Pastor at Mountain Life Church in Park City, UT, and contributes monthly to the Small Group Network blog.  Nick Lenzi is the the Dinner Group Director at Hoboken Grace Community Church in Hoboken, NJ. Nick serves the Small Group Network as our finance director.   SGN Events ★ Support this podca

Pastor Rick Warren was this year’s keynote speaker at the “Lobby Gathering,” one of the nation’s premier small group training events. To listen to part 2 of this 2 part exclusive podcast, just click the play button at the top of this post to enjoy this insightful discussion! To subscribe to our Group Talk Podcast, click HERE   SMALL GROUP NETWORK EVENTS ★ Support this podcast ★

Pastor Rick Warren was this year’s keynote speaker at the “Lobby Gathering,” one of the nation’s premier small group training events. Enjoy part 1 of this 2 part exclusive podcast.   ★ Support this podcast ★

A panel discussion on how to overcome the typical barriers of getting new leaders, and how to identify, invite, and recruit new people to lead groups. Group Talk Podcast Panelists: Bill Search - Author of "Essential Guide for Small Group Leaders" and "Simple Small Groups" and serves as Executive Pastor of Ministries at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City, OK Mark Kendall - Small Groups Pastor at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN and also serves as the North Central Regional Leader for the Small Group Network. Tommy Carreras - Tommy oversees care and community at Mission Church in Ventura, CA and helps to lead the Ventura County Small Group Network "Huddle." Just click the play button at the top of this post to enjoy this insightful discussion! To subscribe to our Group Talk Podcast, click HERE ★ Support this podcast ★