5 Leadership Questions: A Leadership Podcast Featuring Interviews With Carey Nieuwhof, Craig Groeschel, Matt Chandler, Jen Wi

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Steve Gladen, Pastor of the Small Group Community at Saddleback Church and author of Small Groups with Purpose. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: Why are small groups important? What are some of the basics that a small group leader needs to know? What are some common challenges in the life cycle of a small group? How do you make sure your groups are connected to the church and do not go rogue? How can a small group leader effectively recruit and develop other small group leaders? BEST QUOTES “We want to provide leaders with a map, not a menu of training.” “The first thing Jesus did after his temptations was form a small group.” “The practical application of the Bible can’t happen in isolation or while being hidden in the crowd.” “Sin demands to have a man by himself. It withdraws him from the community.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer “Small groups leaders need to see and lead t