5 Tips to Set Your Small Groups Up Strong

Five Essential Tips for Setting Up Strong Small Groups This Fall with Steve Gladen In this engaging episode of SG Squared, Derek hosts Steve Gladen, a seasoned small group ministry leader with over 25 years of experience, to share five essential tips for setting up strong small groups this fall. Steve makes two major announcements, discussing his departure from Saddleback Church and future plans to focus on the global church and develop the Small Group Network. The five tips covered include clarifying the 'why,' checking in with processes and people, listening well, saying thank you, and modeling openness. By implementing these strategies, leaders can bolster their small group ministries and impact discipleship effectively. Don't miss out on these practical insights to help you prepare for the upcoming fall season and beyond. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:14 Big Announcements from Steve Gladen 02:51 Transitioning to Global Church Work 08:11 Five Tips for Strong Small Groups This Fall 09:23 Tip 1: Clarify the Why 12:08 Tip 2: Check In 15:53 Tip 3: Listen Well 19:37 Tip 4: Say Thank You 23:02 Tip 5: Model Openness 27:07 Final Thoughts and Farewell ★ Support this podcast ★

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5 Tips to Set Your Small Groups Up Strong is an episode from Group Talk - Small Group Network by Small Group Network.

This episode is 28:44 long.

This episode was published on Aug 6, 2025.

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