Steve Gladen
Steve Gladen has been on staff at Saddleback Church since 1998; he currently oversees the strategic launch and development of small groups at Saddleback as well as the staff of the Small Group Network. He has focused on small groups in several churches for almost 20 years. Steve oversees 2,500 adult small groups at Saddleback and loves seeing a big church become small through true community developed in group life. He has co-authored several books, including 250 Big Ideas for Small Groups, Building Healthy Small Groups in Your Church, Small Groups With Purpose, Leading Small Groups With Purpose, and Don't Lead Alone. Steve does consulting and seminars championing small groups and what it means to be Purpose Driven in a small-group ministry.
Leading Small Group Leaders
Infrastructure: The Foundation of Your Small Group Ministry
Let's go through some common questions on infrastructure to help us make “infrastructure” a strategic word instead of a task word.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
10 Commitments for a Healthy Small Group Ministry
Before you take a step, pray! Then pause and listen for God’s direction for a healthy small group ministry.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
A Small Group Path to Worshipful Submission
We encourage small groups to enjoy the path to worshipful submission in numerous ways, both in group meetings and in members’ lives seven days per week.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
7 Tips for Connecting New Church Members
What do people feel in your church? Are they connecting? Or do they leave your church no better than when they walked in the door?
Articles for Small Group Leaders
The Secret To Leading an Amazing, Healthy Small Group
If a group is centered on a purpose and led by a focused leader, there is no greater tool for spiritual growth than a healthy small group.
Small Group Leaders How To's
5 Attributes Every Small Group Point Person Needs
Before things get too busy, take some time to reflect on your leadership.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
5 Leadership Attributes for Every Leader to Work On
Take a deep breath, pause and evaluate.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
How to Build a Solid Small Group Ministry Foundation
How can you build a solid small group ministry foundation?
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