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This month's Reading Lenz features an insightful discussion regarding the modern classic "Daring Greatly" by Dr. Brene Brown. Host Nick Lenzi joins special guests Carolyn Taketa and Andrew Camp to discuss how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we run our small groups.    Other book talk episodes with Nick, Carolyn, and Andrew: Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt We Need to Talk by Celeste...

TOPIC:  With so many churches still unable to host large gatherings in person, creating a robust online training is both a necessity and a wise strategy. So what are the elements of an effective online training model?      Will Johnston is from the Chicago-area and, after graduating from Wheaton College with a degree in theology, moved to Washington DC and started working on Capitol Hill.  He then...

Guidelines for Getting Together For Saddleback Church Small Groups Gathering together in large groups is still in the future. The natural question at this stage of the COVID-19 crisis is, " Can we begin to gather in small groups? " Sadly, infections are currently increasing at a rapid rate. Our recommendation is that you will continue to meet online as your primary venue, whenever possible and app...

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TOPIC: What’s next for our small groups ministries? How do we go from all the uncertainty of this time - "here" - and move to where we want to go -“there?” How do we hold tight to the mission and values while reimagining groups in this new normal context?   Guest: Ben Reed is a Pastor at Mission Community Church just outside of Phoenix, AZ. At Mission, he oversees adult ministries: small groups, c...

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Align: Learning Small Group Ministry Essentials  - this new online training course is now open for enrollment!  7 COVID re-entry Musts for the Small Group Point Person 1. Reflect on the COVID season a. What loses—needs to stop b. What was temporary—was good for COVID c. What got discovered—part of the new normal d. What is Core—welcome back 2. What’s the Vision—it can’t be just virtual to physical...

Amber has an educational background in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology. She has been working in Group Life on staff at the Church at Severn Run in Maryland for 5 years. Four years ago, Amber joined a SGN huddle, then became a huddle leader, and now is the SGN state leader for Maryland and moderates our Facebook page as part of the social media team.  ★ Support this podcast ★

A Faith That Plants Seeds Of Peace" with Pastor Rick Warren Undivided   Racism: How Should Christians Respond? Dr. Tony Evans Speaks From His Heart About Social Injustice ONENESS EMBRACED WITH TONY EVANS 4 One-Another’s to Promote Unity in Your Groups Ministry A Few Truths We Can Affirm as the Body of Christ  by Scott Sager In these difficult days, we at Lipscomb are praying for all our churches,...

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COVID-19 Small Group Resources Facebook group Huddles   10 Commandments for Your Small Groups During Covid-19  1 Show grace to myself & others in my small group  2 Start & end each day refueling your soul 3 Set & stick with a routine for your small group 4 Stop political or dividing conversations in your small group 5 Touch base with group members between meetings   6 Share your feelin...

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In our "new normal" during this Covid-19 pandemic, we are spending many hours online, staring at screens. With all our small group gatherings, leader trainings, staff and ministry meetings, and family times all happening through video-conferencing, we are becoming screen fatigued. In this conversation, we discuss practical tips to overcome "Zoom fatigue" so that we can still be fully present and e...

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Bio: Dr. Susan Cha is a licensed clinical psychologist with thirty years of experience working in various settings: university counseling centers, hospitals, and community mental health agencies. She is currently in private practice, specializing in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, relational difficulties, and spiritual development. She is the author of  Developing Restorative Connections,...

Learn How To Use Zoom In 5 Minutes For Online Small Groups 7 Childcare Solutions For Your Small Group Rick Warren’s “Care Calling” Script Hi, this is (first name) from Saddleback Church.  I’m a  Care Caller  for Pastor Rick. Rick asked me to call you and find out how you are doing during this Virus Crisis. Because our church family isn’t able to meet together right now, we’ve started a number of n...

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Guests: Nick Lenzi and Andrew Camp Andrew Camp is currently the Spiritual Growth Pastor at Mountain Life Church in Park City, Utah, where he has served since 2016 and contributes monthly to the Small Group Network blog.   Nick Lenzi is the Dinner Group Director at Hoboken Grace Community Church in Hoboken, New Jersey. Nick serves the Small Group Network as our finance director. Small Group Network...

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