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5 Small Group Strategies for 2026
Welcome 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!
Check out
Small Groups With Purpose by Steve Gladen
and
Planning Small Groups With Purpose by Steve Gladen
00:00 Welcome to SG Squared
00:23 Catching Up and Health Updates
02:21 Five Ways to Lead Effectively
05:00 1. Lead with Purpose
06:35 2. Build Trust
09:10 3. Develop Your People
12:41 4. Celebrate the Wins
15:13 5. Clarify Roles and Next Steps
17:12 Recap and Closing Thoughts
18:02 Subscribe and Stay Connected
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5 Small Group Strategies for 2026
Welcome 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!
Check out
Small Groups With Purpose by Steve Gladen
and
Planning Small Groups With Purpose by Steve Gladen
00:00 Welcome to SG Squared
00:23 Catching Up and Health Updates
02:21 Five Ways to Lead Effectively
05:00 1. Lead with Purpose
06:35 2. Build Trust
09:10 3. Develop Your People
12:41 4. Celebrate the Wins
15:13 5. Clarify Roles and Next Steps
17:12 Recap and Closing Thoughts
18:02 Subscribe and Stay Connected

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