463 The small groups troubleshooting guide (Part 3 of 3)

<p>We finally tackle all the awkward small group questions we’ve been avoiding. </p><p>In the final episode of this three-part series, Scott Sanders and Richard Sweatman, discuss the topics about small groups they avoided in the first two episodes.</p><p>We explore: </p><ul><li>Unhealthy groups</li><li>Low participation</li><li>Finding enough leaders</li><li>Whether AI has a place in writing Bible study material</li><li>Knowing when pastoral care needs to be escalated</li><li>Giving honest feedback</li><li>Whether ministry staff should be in groups</li></ul><p>Richard Sweatman is an author and assistant pastor at Hunter Bible Church in Newcastle. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Toolbox: </strong></p><p><a href="https://reachaustralia.com.au/the-one-thing-episode-201-difficult-conversations-between-a-church-leader-and-staff-member/">Ep 201 Difficult Conversations Between A Church Leader and Staff Member</a></p><p>Part 1 of this mini series: <a href="https://reachaustralia.com.au/461-the-hidden-decisions-behind-every-small-groups-ministry-part-1-of-3/">Ep 461 The hidden decisions behind every small groups ministry</a></p><p>Part 2 of this mini series: <a href="https://reachaustralia.com.au/462-your-small-groups-are-only-as-healthy-as-their-leaders-part-2-of-3/">Ep 462 Your small groups are only as healthy as their leaders</a></p><p><a href="https://matthiasmedia.com.au/products/wisdom-in-leadership?srsltid=AfmBOoqxQQLvjKUq1IFMeJYBR-CDENS-5iQwXm0rxMGbthSyP9eRCdwY">Wisdom in Leadership</a> by Craig Hamilton</p><p><a href="https://matthiasmedia.com.au/products/being-a-small-group-leader?srsltid=AfmBOooUsbTh1SHrQBGYz-g5DaJEPTkWMa-AeYuUmf0y3rXDUP5Rv1QB">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">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><br></p><p><strong>Credits: </strong></p><p>This episode was brought to you by <a href="https://mts.com.au">MTS</a></p><p>The One Thing is brought to you by <a href="https://raus.link/RAWeb">⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠</a></p><p>To pray for Reach Australia, join our <a href="https://raus.link/RAWhatsAPP">⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠</a></p><p>For ideas or questions please email <a href="mailto:resources@reachaustralia.com.au">⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://reachaustralia.com.au/partner-resource-library/">Support Reach Australia&#39;s online library</a><br></p>