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

<p>Healthy small groups don’t happen by accident. Your small groups are only as strong as the leaders you’re raising.</p><p>So how do you find the right people, prepare them well, and keep helping them grow once they’re leading?</p><p>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.</p><p>They explore:</p><ul><li>what to look for in a future leader</li><li>how to develop people before they lead</li><li>what good support actually looks like</li><li>how leaders shape the health of a group</li><li>the signs your small-group ministry is growing stronger</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Toolbox: </strong></p><p>Last weeks ep </p><p><a href="https://matthiasmedia.com.au/products/being-a-small-group-leader?srsltid=AfmBOooUsbTh1SHrQBGYz-g5DaJEPTkWMa-AeYuUmf0y3rXDUP5Rv1QB" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Being a Small Group Leader</a> by Richard Sweatman</p><p><a href="https://matthiasmedia.com.au/products/writing-a-small-group-study?srsltid=AfmBOoo4OBAa16Cv6eUpoPHywqNiNIeDBwC23rcr3Gp4iYjNYfW8J3xL" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Writing a Small Group Study</a> by Richard Sweatman</p><p> DISCOUNT CODE: <em><strong>THE1THING</strong></em> for 30% off at Matthias Media when you purchase 10 or more of either of Richard’s books</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/399snFNrGGKHZ7Jlwy70Du" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Small Group Toolbox</a> Podcast</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits: </strong></p><p>This episode was brought to you by <a href="https://mts.com.au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MTS</a></p><p>The One Thing is brought to you by <a href="https://raus.link/RAWeb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠</a></p><p>To pray for Reach Australia, join our <a href="https://raus.link/RAWhatsAPP" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠</a></p><p>For ideas or questions please email <a href="mailto:resources@reachaustralia.com.au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://reachaustralia.com.au/partner-resource-library/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Support Reach Australia&#39;s online library</a><br></p>