Summary
In this episode of the Stoke It Up podcast, Alan Stoddard and Kenneth Priest discuss the essential qualities and minimal leadership required for effective small group ministry in churches. They emphasize the importance of trust, accountability, and the ability to reproduce leaders within small groups. The conversation also covers the necessity of training leaders in doctrine and effective teaching methods, as well as the cultural shifts needed to prioritize leadership development in church settings. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in small group leadership and discipleship.
Sound Bites
"I must trust you."
"You need to change the culture."
"You gotta trust their theology."
Takeaways
Minimal leadership is essential for vibrant small group ministry.
Leaders should possess the ability to reproduce themselves.
Trust is a foundational quality in leadership.
Accountability is crucial in leadership roles.
Training in doctrine and effective teaching is necessary.
Covenants can help establish trust and accountability.
Cultural change is needed to prioritize leadership training.
Effective teaching can happen in informal settings.
Time management is key to leadership development.
Every church member has a role in discipleship.