About this episode

Steve Gladen discusses the four essential types of groups every church needs for effective community engagement.

1. Groups that primarily Disciple • Primary engagement is spiritual growth • What their felt need is, Spiritual Void. • Team responsible—Spiritual Formation Team 2. Groups that primarily Connect • Primary engagement is Serving. • What their felt need is, Value. • Team responsible—First Impressions or Serving Teams 3. Groups that primarily Send • Primary engagement is causation. • What the felt need is, Make a Difference • Team Responsible—Mission Team 4. Groups that primarily Care • Primary engagement is support. • What their felt need is, Vitalization. • Team responsible—Care & Recovery Team ★ Support this podcast ★

People in this episode

Host: Steve Gladen

Topics covered

• small groups
• church groups
• spiritual growth
• community service
• mission work
• support groups

Keywords

• discipleship
• connection
• sending
• caring
• spiritual void
• value
• make a difference
• vitalization

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spiritual Formation Team, First Impressions or Serving Teams, Mission Team, Care & Recovery Team

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