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Take Your Small Group to the Next Level
For the new small group leader, the seasoned leader who feels their small group lacks purpose, or the leader who is itching to move their small group to the next level,
Leading Small Groups with Purpose is the road map to follow. Every chapter includes ideas that you can implement immediately, as well as ways to shape your small group over time. With Steve Gladen's expert help, you will define success clearly, develop a personal leadership plan, invite members into your group, and help members fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.
"This is the one book that you simply must get into the hands of every one of your small group leaders."--
Rick Warren, Saddleback Church
"When it comes to small groups, Steve is not just a theoretical expert, he is a consummate practitioner. Groups have the power to change lives; this book has the power to change groups."--
John Ortberg, senior pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church; author,
Who Is This Man?
"I wish this book was in the hands of every small group leader in America. An essential for all of us committed to transformation."--
Chip Ingram, senior pastor, Venture Christian Church; president, Living on the Edge
"An incredible resource filled with practical insights and time-tested wisdom on how to lead a group to be effective and balanced. Don't miss it!"--
Jud Wilhite, senior pastor, Central Christian Church, Las Vegas; author,
Torn
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Steve Gladen has been pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church since 1998. He oversees 7,000 adult small groups at Saddleback and loves seeing a big church become small through true community developed in group life. He is the author of
Small Groups with Purpose and the coauthor of
250 Big Ideas for Purpose Driven Small Groups,
Building Healthy Small Groups in Your Church, and
Don't Lead Alone.
Steve and Lisa have been married since 1989. They and their two children, Erika and Ethan, live in Orange County, California. Stay in touch with Steve through www.stevegladen.com.
Zusammenfassung
Small group leaders learn how to create and maintain an individual healthy small group following the principles outlined in Small Groups with Purpose.
