5 Ways to Launch Online Small Groups NOW during COVID-19 [Podcast]

PART #1 – 5 Ways to Keep Community Vibrant through COVID-19

In Part #2 of this exclusive series on COVID-19 & Small Groups, hosts Steve Gladen & Derek Olson talk with special guest Jay Kranda (Saddleback Church Online Pastor) about 5 Ways to Launch Online Small Groups NOW during COVID-19. Just click play to listen to this episode below.

PART #3 – 10 Checkpoints to Know if Your Small Group Ministry is Healthy during COVID-19

PART #4 – So You Launched Online Small Groups, Now What?

PART 5 – Protecting Your Mental Health & Helping Your Leaders Thrive Emotionally During COVID-19

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Derek Olson

Derek loves espresso, the outdoors and is passionate about building biblical community! He has been active in small group ministry since 2004 & is honored to serve as Pastor of Small Group Network Development at Saddleback Church.
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