Virtual Lobby Gathering

Published: Wed, 12/30/20

I'd like to invite you to join me in attending this year's Virtual Lobby Small Group Conference, sponsored by the Small Group Network. I will be honored to lead one of the breakouts this year.

EVENT IS 9AM -12PM PST LIVE EACH DAY. This year's annual "Lobby Gathering" small group training & networking event will be held online.

About this Event

Upon registration, attendees will recieve exclusive access to our online event page that will feature various links to participate in all of the sessions listed below.

SCHEDULE (all times listed are PST)

TUESDAY February 23, 2021

9-10am Main Session Panel: "Recruiting & Training Leaders" w/ Steve Gladen (Saddleback), Bill Willits (North Point), Jared Kirkwood (Mariners) & hosted by Carolyn Taketa (Calvary Community)

10-10:15am (break)

10:15-11am Break Out Sessions

Steve Gladen - RecruIting & Training Leaders Q&A
Bill Willits- Recruiting & Training Leaders Q&A
Dave Alford - How to Implement Your Vision
Jay Kranda - Online Group Post-COVID Tips & Tricks
Bradley Soendlin - Leading Healthy Singles Small Groups
Liza Gant - Kids Small Groups: Intentional Discipleship Pathway
Greg Anderson - Leading Healthy Recovery Groups
Steve Curran - What is the minimum amount of training needed for leaders?
Nick Lenzi - Developing a Core Team with Volunteers
David Grigg - How to Create Sermon Based Curriculum
Will Johnson - COVID: Where we are and What's Next

11-11:15am (break)

11:15-12pm Break Out Sessions

Steve Gladen - General Q&A
Philip Byers - Developing a Training Plan for your Groups Ministry
Bill Search - Developing a Healthy Relationship with your Senior Pastor
Reid Smith - What to Look for and Avoid with Small Group Curriculum
Josh Hunt - How to Craft Good Questions that will Get Groups Talking
Steve Curran - Using Enneagram in Groups
JT Black - Better Connecting Men into Groups
Jon Laster - Launching & Leading a Small Group Ministry for Church Plants
Peter Clow - Fostering Evangelism in Your Small Group Ministry

WEDNESDAY February 24, 2021

9-10am Main Session Panel: "Coaching: how to care for your leaders” w/ Steve Gladen (Saddleback), Bill Willits (North Point), Dave Enns (North Coast) & hosted by Carolyn Taketa (Calvary Community)

10-10:15am (break)

10:15-11am Break Out Sessions

Steve Gladen - Coaching/ caring for leaders Q&A
Bill Willits - General Q&A
Dave Enns- General Q&A
Heather Cova - Small Groups for Church Attendance of 1,500-5000
Liza Gant - Kids Small Groups: Diving Deeper in Ministry, Missions & Parents
Reid Smith - Small Group Leadership Investment Rhythms
Sean Buono - Crafting Engaging Sermon Discussion Guides
Greg Anderson - Integrating the "Five Purposes" into your group life
Peter Englert - Questions for Small Group Ministries Post-COVID

11-11:15am (break)

11:15-12pm Break Out Sessions

Steve Gladen - General Q&A
Dave Enns- General Q&A
Daniel Thomas - Small Groups for Church Attendance of 0-300
Philip Byers - How to Recruit New Leaders
Bill Search - Helping Groups Successfully Manage Conflict
Peter Clow - Leading Small Group Ministry when You're Bi-Vocational
Matt Wray - How to Start a Groups Ministry from the Ground Up
Greg Anderson - The Role and Responsibility of the Small Group Leader
Jeff Sobczak - Why & How to Start a Small Group Network “Huddle”
Dennis Funk & Karen Heppner - How to Build a Dynamic Small Group Ministry Team

CANCELLATION POLICY

Refunds will be honored up until 4pm PST 30 days prior to the event’s start date. Due to costs incurred, each cancelled registration will be charged a processing fee of $20 per person. No refunds will be granted after this date and time.

CONTACT

For questions contact Daniel Thomas at:daniel@smallgroupnetwork.com (423) 534-9321