{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups","title":"5 Tips to Set Your Small Groups Up Strong","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/85455780\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1724,"description":"Five Essential Tips for Setting Up Strong Small Groups This Fall with Steve Gladen\nIn 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.\n00:00 Welcome and Introduction\n01:14 Big Announcements from Steve Gladen\n02:51 Transitioning to Global Church Work\n08:11 Five Tips for Strong Small Groups This Fall\n09:23 Tip 1: Clarify the Why\n12:08 Tip 2: Check In\n15:53 Tip 3: Listen Well\n19:37 Tip 4: Say Thank You\n23:02 Tip 5: Model Openness\n27:07 Final Thoughts and Farewell","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}