{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups","title":"5 Small Group Strategies for 2026","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/561ba000\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1130,"description":"5 Small Group Strategies for 2026\nWelcome to SG Squared with Pastor Steve Gladen, who brings over 25 years of small group ministry experience to provide practical advice and encouragement for leading small groups. In this episode, despite battling the flu, Steve and Derek discuss the importance of leading with purpose, building trust, developing people, celebrating wins, and clarifying roles and next steps. These five key strategies are designed to help you lead small groups more effectively and foster stronger engagement. Whether you're leading in ministry, at work, or at home, these transferable principles will equip you to be a better leader. Don't miss out on this insightful masterclass!\nCheck out\nSmall Groups With Purpose by Steve Gladen\nand\nPlanning Small Groups With Purpose by Steve Gladen\n00:00 Welcome to SG Squared\n00:23 Catching Up and Health Updates\n02:21 Five Ways to Lead Effectively\n05:00 1. Lead with Purpose\n06:35 2. Build Trust\n09:10 3. Develop Your People\n12:41 4. Celebrate the Wins\n15:13 5. Clarify Roles and Next Steps\n17:12 Recap and Closing Thoughts\n18:02 Subscribe and Stay Connected","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uAtv0zHBzgbCLLeewi1iCzhs7OXKuDoPGaihQiM636g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI3MTA3LzE2NTE4/NTkyNDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}