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SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups

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Small Group Ministry
Saddleback Church
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Small Group Network
Small Groups
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Small group leaders, pastors, and more discussing strategies for growth and community in church groups. The Small Group Network is an international ministry that equips churches to engage in deeper discipleship and community.

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How you're doing is how your small group ministry is doing. After 40-plus years in ministry, Steve Gladen gets asked one question more than almost any other: how did you last? In this episode he and Derek Olson walk through three areas to check in yo... more

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Attendance, Metrics, and Health: Measuring Discipleship in Small Group Ministry

Pastor Steve Gladen and host Derek open the fall season of SG Squared by discussing how small group leaders should think about attendance, metrics, and health without le... more

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Ron Kelleher on Kingdom Leadership, Workplace Ministry, and Integrating Faith in the Marketplace

Pastor Steve Gladen records a special SG Squared episode at the Lobby Gathering with Ron Kelleher, first sharing an update that Ron has been diagnosed w... more

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Bill Donahue on Leading Life-Changing Small Groups (Plus Signed Book Giveaway)

Recorded at the Lobby Gathering, Pastor Steve Gladen interviews Dr. Bill Donahue about his updated book, How to Lead Life-Changing Small Groups, and offers a giveaway of ... more

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Ron Kelleher
Author and workplace ministry leader
RonKelleher.com / Saddleback Church workplace ministry
Episode: Lobby interview with Ron Kelleher
Bill Donahue
Author and small group ministry expert
Author of How to Lead Life-Changing Small Groups
Episode: Lobby interview with Bill Donahue (Win a Signed Copy of " How to Lead Life-Changing Small Groups)
Steve Gladen
Pastor and leader with 25+ years in small group ministry
Small Group Network
Episode: 5 Ways to Lead Effectively
Kiersten Telzerow
Groups person at National Community Church and author of "Rise, Your Gift Will Make Room"
National Community Church
Episode: 10 Ways Your Small Group can Evangelize!
Troy Kennedy
Former worship pastor and author of Hero Worship
New Worship
Episode: 10 Ways to Worship in your Small Group
Jon Laster
Engaged in church planting for over 20 years and active in community service initiatives.
Christ Chapel
Episode: 10 Ways Your Small Group Can Serve
Mike Hinkle
Author and sales professional
Episode: Treasure Hunt: How to Find the Gold
Will Johnston
Pastor at Saddleback Church with a passion for small groups and community engagement.
Saddleback Church
Episode: Leading Up or Sucking up? How to lead up & lead out

Hosts

Steve Gladen
Pastor, leader of small group ministry at Saddleback Church; longtime founder/leader of Small Group Network; subject-matter expert in church leadership and discipleship
Derek Olson
Host of the show with Steve Gladen; co-host; involved in Small Group Network and Saddleback affiliations

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Great podcast that about to explode in only the best way.

    Only 9 minutes. This episode is an announcement but contains one of the most powerful testimonies on how one simple contact with one unassuming person can have impacted so many people over decades. It also shares a very clear and solid mission statement with detail. God is so good. Don’t miss this.

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    5
    Mike W - Grace Point Church
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you for sharing your heart Steve!

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a while now. I really enjoy hearing different voices share different angles and perspectives regarding small groups and leadership. I just listened to the latest episode of “Inside Saddleback” with Steve Gladen. He talked about “3 Areas for Your Groups to Shine in Today’s Culture.”

    I just wanted to reach out and say what an amazing job you did Steve! I was listening to it on my walk this morning. I’m really not sure which part stood out the most to me bu... more

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    5
    Brian from Shepherd
    United States6 years ago
  • Fun & insightful podcast!

    I love this podcast! It’s real, raw & informative regarding all things small group ministry! Host Carolyn Taketa is a small group master-sage & has an incredible ability to draw gold nuggets of wisdom out of her guests. The producer - Jason, seems like a real nice guy & I always like it when he appears at the end.

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    5
    dolson123456789
    United States7 years ago
  • Very Helpful

    I love the podcasts! It is helpful to hear how other people are dealing with some of the issues I have encountered. Pairing this with the SGN facebook page leaves me with few unanswered questions or things to think about. I would love to see the number of these increase over time!

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    4
    TaylorKennedy
    United States8 years ago
  • Great Resource!

    This is a fantastic resource for small group ministry and I learn so much every episode. There’s only one thing I don’t like. The intro to the podcast is pretty annoying with the “white noise” and computer graphic audio effects. Those were popular in 2001, but not anymore. Please change the intro. Thanks! Other than that, it’s awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    pstrmtt
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable insights for small-group leadership.
Many appreciate real-world coaching and resources; some note occasional interview style as a minor distraction but still valuable.
Prolific emphasis on practical frameworks and relational leadership is a strong draw for ongoing listeners.

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Navigating Small Group Dynamics: Attendance, Metrics, and Health
Q: Is taking attendance bad or is it just incomplete without deeper health indicators?
Attendance is an indicator, but not a definitive measure of health; it can miss those who are present in body but not growing spiritually, so leaders should pair attendance with health assessments to get a fuller picture of discipleship progress.
Navigating Small Group Dynamics: Attendance, Metrics, and Health
Q: So is there any way you want to set this exciting new show up for fall and frame the focus on attendance, metrics and health?
We set the focus on balancing numbers with the health of individuals and groups, emphasizing that metrics should inform discipleship goals, not just inflate totals; we also discuss practical tools like health and group assessments to guide leaders toward meaningful discipleship outcomes.
10 Building Blocks To Engineer A Dynamic Small Group Ministry
Q: Why is data emphasized as a core guardrail in managing a large small groups system?
Because data helps you measure progress toward your end goals, distinguishing between what you need to know (hard data) and what you want to know about individuals (soft data), so you can support leaders more effectively.
10 Building Blocks To Engineer A Dynamic Small Group Ministry
Q: What is the first building block you should address when engineering a dynamic small group ministry?
Clarify what success looks like for your small group leaders, then compare it to your own vision to ensure alignment across goals and activities.
How do you keep the ministry PEOPLE focused verse PROGRAM focus
Q: Can you summarize the SPEAK acrostic and its practical application?
SPEAK stands for Story, Passions, Encouragement, Abilities, and Knowledge; leaders should listen for each element to tailor support, encouragement, and opportunities to contribute to the ministry.

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This series centers on practical small-group leadership for churches, with hosts and guests sharing actionable strategies for growing discipleship, fostering community, and keeping ministry people-focused. Across episodes, listeners get frameworks for group types, coaching networks, evangelism within groups, and ways to navigate conflicts and turnover, all anchored in real-world church contexts like Saddleback and various networks. Notable elements include structured models, data-informed planning, and ongoing updates about leadership networks that support scalable group ministry. It's particularly useful for pastors, small-group coordinators, and church staff seeking tangible methods to improve engagement and retention in their ministries.... more

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