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Episode 252 – Training Small Group Leaders for Lasting Ministry with Beau Landers

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In this episode of Pastor Matters, we sit down with Beau Landers, the Director of Church Partnerships here at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. We discuss why small groups matter in the local church, how to determine what a healthy small group ministry looks like, and helpful resources for developing small group leaders. Our certificate office has just released a new GO Certificate titled “Small Group Leader Training: Ministry in a Small Group” to come alongside the church in preparing small group leaders to provide soul care, foster engagement, and cultivate a culture of prayer.

Pastor Matters listeners also receive a special 25% off discount for the whole training bundle! You can purchase the training bundle here with the discount code already applied or add the code below at checkout.

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Pastor Matters is produced by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find out how Southeastern can equip you to GO by visiting sebts.edu.


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