In Episode 344 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd discuss what training resources you can use to help train new small group leaders. Here is today’s question:
“I work at a church plant celebrating our 3rd year. We have about 200 that attend on a Sunday. What are some resources I can utilize to help develop and train new small group leaders as we continue to grow and need more leaders to help lead/facilitate these groups?”
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- What training resources are available to help develop small group leaders
- How to receive $1500 worth of free resources to help you train small group leaders
Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):
- “If you love reading, or listening to podcasts in your spare time, you are not normal.” – @danielsangi
- “A lot of the small group books are usually geared toward the pastors of the church and not the congregants.” – @danielsangi
- “When training your small group leaders, you need to keep in mind two things — content and format.” – @danielsangi
- “You want to help the small group leaders know what their role is and how it is different than the other members.” – @danielsangi
- “No one likes the talking head any more. You want to flip the classroom to help your small group leaders learn.” – @danielsangi
Additional Resources:
- For churches in their first two years of operation, we have $1500 worth of free resources to help you get a few of the foundational aspects of ministry in place
- Check out the Ministry Grid Small Group Training
- Take a look at the Effective Community Outreach Course
- Read more about discipleship and training small group leaders in No Silver Bullets by Daniel Im
- Check out the Making Disciples Podcast with Robby Gallaty
- Be sure to check out all the Lifeway Leadership Network Podcasts
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Published December 17, 2018