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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 19 MIN

462 Your small groups are only as healthy as their leaders (Part 2 of 3)

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Healthy small groups don’t happen by accident. Your small groups are only as strong as the leaders you’re raising.So how do you find the right people, prepare them well, and keep helping them grow once they’re leading?In part two of this three-part series, Scott Sanders talks with Richard Sweatman, author and assistant pastor at Hunter Bible Church in Newcastle, about how churches can identify, develop and support small-group leaders well.They explore:what to look for in a future leaderhow to develop people before they leadwhat good support actually looks likehow leaders shape the health of a groupthe signs your small-group ministry is growing strongerToolbox: Last weeks ep 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 booksSmall Group Toolbox PodcastCredits: 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

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