The sage prophet Benjamin Franklin once said "a failure to plan is a plan to fail." Every day of every year, teams and leaders across the world read that perennial quote in bewilderment, wondering "how did he KNOW?!?" If you've ever been there and felt the weight of the failure to plan, this month's Group Talk is for you!

The million dollar question is always "how do I establish goals, plot my path there and keep my team excited, engaged and moving toward them?" This month, Steve Gladen, Global Small Groups Pastor at Saddleback Church and Founder of Small Group Network, shares practical strategies on how to do just that. From tips on carving out ministry goals to actionable steps to staying focused to accomplishing them, this month's Group Talk is packed full of wisdom on how to prepare your team for a year of effective ministry!  Connect with Steve on Twitter @stevegladen.