“Be comfortable with silence. Fifteen seconds of silence in group life can seem like an eternity—especially when you are the leader. But realize that when you have silence, the Holy Spirit is working on people. When you interrupt the silence,… — Steve Gladen Copy Share
“Satan doesn’t want you applying the principles in this book. He will do all he can to make you feel insecure and fearful, not wanting your group to continue. Why? Because he doesn’t want the Great Commission and Great Commandment happening. He doesn’t want you developing your leadership gifts. He wants you ineffective. He will use all he can to… — Steve Gladen Copy Share
“The Bible tells us that suffering is the product of a broken and fallen world. But as believers, we are blessed to have a… — Steve Gladen Copy Share Image
“The Bible tells us that the small groups in New Testament times pursued the biblical purposes of fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism, and worship.” — Steve Gladen Copy Share Image
“Fellowship: “They joined in the fellowship . . . and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” That’s important in the body of Christ—recognizing that I am a part of God’s family and we are going to fellowship together. When you look at the New Testament, this is exactly what Christ did. He gathered a group of twelve guys and hung out… — Steve Gladen Copy Share
“Be comfortable with silence. Fifteen seconds of silence in group life can seem like an eternity—especially when you are the leader. But realize that when you have silence, the Holy Spirit is working on people. When you interrupt the silence, you interrupt the Holy Spirit. Be willing to sit in silence as people process the information that is being shared.… — Steve Gladen Copy Share
“Your role as a small group leader is not one of a teacher or sage: “I am up here and you are down there.”… — Steve Gladen Copy Share Image
