Wondering how you can improve your online small group experience? Listen to Kevin Lee, Online Small Group Pastor at Saddleback Church, share some suggestions and things to help you during this crisis. He’ll give some insights and things to think through for your online small group experience. Leadership Unplugged · LU34: How to Do Online […]
7 Quick Ways To Grow Your Small Group
Has your small group felt like it’s in a plateau? People come but it doesn’t feel like they are there. There are many reasons why this happens. Here are 7 easy ways to help your small group growing and get out of that plateau. 1) Share Personally or Deeply Most groups don’t go deep enough […]
8 Quick Ways To Help Your Small Group Feel Connected
You probably love your small group, but maybe sometimes you feel like it’s hard to connect with everyone? Maybe you feel like people aren’t as engaged. Or maybe it seems like people get distracted too easily. That’s a common thing that happens in the life of a small group. Here are some tips and ways to […]
4 Reasons to NOT Join a Small Group
Most churches preach on the importance of joining a small group. But have you ever heard why you should not join a small group? Here are four reasons why small group isn’t a good idea for you. 1) You have life all figured out You have figured out the mystery of life. You also have an […]
5 Engaging Small Group Studies for 2017
“What study should we do next?” That’s probably one of the most often asked questions in your small group. A good small group study can really create a good experience and take your small group deeper. Here are some suggestions to create life changing conversations for your small group. 1) Emotionally Healthy Spirituality […]
5 Studies To Get Your Small Group Ready for Christmas
Looking for some small group material for this Christmas season? Want to celebrate Christmas a little bit differently this season? Here are five different small group studies that your group can do during the holiday season. These will prepare you for this holiday season more intentionally and purposefully. This will also help your group celebrate Christmas more […]
4 Simple Steps to Start a Small Group
What is the best way to be part of a small group? CREATE your small group. I know what you’re thinking, “I don’t want to start a group, I want to join a group.” I totally understand that. Starting a group sounds incredibly challenging, scary and a lot of work. It can be sometimes. […]
5 Effective Tips to Handle a Dominate Talker in Your Small Group
Have you ever left a small group meeting frustrated because you could not share much? If so, it’s probably because you have someone that a “dominate talker.” They are usually first to answer the question and the answer never seems to stop. They always have something more to say as you slowly zone out. And here’s […]
5 Surprising Ways to Become a Healthy Small Group
“How was small group last night?” “It was good.” That’s probably the most common answer you give to someone who asks you about your small group. But have you ever wondered what makes a good small group good? Or better yet, what does a healthy small group look like? A healthy small group balances […]
Episode 10: How do you build healthy small groups? (Steve Gladen)
How do you build healthy small groups? Steve Gladen, Global Small Groups Pastor at Saddleback Church, shares his passion and journey of creating healthy small groups since 1998. Listen to how Steve helps roughly 8,000 groups at Saddleback to become healthy and growing. He describes the principles from his book to create small groups with purpose. […]