461 The hidden decisions behind every small groups ministry (Part 1 of 3)

What if the most important decisions about your small groups are the ones you've never stopped to think about?In this episode, Scott Sanders chats with Richard Sweatman, author and assistant pastor at Hunter Bible Church in Newcastle, to unpack the hidden decisions that shape every small groups ministry. Whether you've inherited responsibility for small groups or you're rethinking how they fit into the life of your church this episode is for you.Key highlights:Clarifying your small group purposeDefining small group successChoosing small group structuresSmall group pathwaysCurriculum and leadershipPractical questions you should ask before making changesToolbox: Being a Small Group Leader by Richard SweatmanWriting a Small Group Study by Richard Sweatman DISCOUNT CODE: THE1THING for 30% off at Matthias Media when you purchase 10 or more of either of Richard’s booksThe One Thing Ep 418: Measuring small group health with Richard SweatmanGrowth Groups by Colin MarshallLeading Small Groups That Thrive by Ryan T. Hartwig, Courtney W. Davis & Jason A. SniffIron Sharpens Iron by Orlando SaerCredits: This episode was brought to you by MTSThe One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library