Video editing – technology. Want to be a geek? Or, just learn how to do video editing and get the opportunity to work on fun and important videos? You'll get lots of experience and work on some of the important videos we're creating to help all Saddleback small groups. Okay, you probably won't be the rising star of YouTube as a result, but then, hey, you never know.
Phone Care Team. Can you see yourself encouraging people over the phone? Would you like to serve from your home or the Ministry Center, your choice? We have an opportunity for you! Help encourage, update information and pray for Small Group Hosts for as little as 1 hour a week with flexible serving times to meet your schedule. What a great and easy way to serve our church of Small Groups!
For more information on either opportunity, please contact: SmallGroups@saddleback.com or call (949) 609-8701. Just tell us you want to "Geek" or "Squawk." We'll know what you mean...
Thursday
July
08
2010
4:13 PM
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We have two team associate positions available for the right candidates:
1. A full-time position providing administrative support for small groups on the Maturity Team. The administrative support includes: customer service (phone, in-person and email), general administrative duties, event coordination, budget and financial reporting support, and volunteer staff recruitment and leadership.
This position requires computer literacy, strong office administration skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
2. A part-time position (29 hours) providing administrative support in the Small Groups ministry. The administrative support includes: customer service (phone, in-person and email), general administrative duties, event coordination, budget and financial reporting support, and volunteer staff recruitment and leadership.
This position requires computer literacy, strong office administration skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
For more information on the requirements for both of these positions, please visit the employment opportunities web page.
If you love small groups and you feel called to work at Saddleback, please follow the application process on the web page.
Thursday
July
08
2010
1:18 AM
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Do you recognize any of these symptoms:
- Resentment for having to do everything in your small group?
- Deep wish that someone else would step up and help with the group?
- Fatigue at the thought of having to prepare next week's small group time?
- Irritation that everyone in the group is willing to let you do it all?
- Running out of gas trying to think up serving ideas and then getting group members to sign up?
- Frustration that no one else ever wants the group to have evangelism projects or help with any of the studies?
Any or all of those symptoms are indicative of owner-itis.
The problem is that you probably agreed to host the group and then figured that you were supposed to do everything. One thing led to another and now here you are, suffering and wondering. Well, we have good news for you. Owner-itis is curable.
It starts with taking Leader Training 1 (LT1). If you have taken it then you must have skipped over this part. Take it again. If you haven't taken it, take it the next time it's offered. The cure you'll learn about is to share ownership of the group. You enlist the others in your group to faciliate meetings, bring desserts, champion PEACE projects in the group, figure out where the group can serve, organize the group fun activities, and get people deeper in worship. Yes, that's right. You don't have to do all of those things.
In LT1 we'll even give you a free gift of "Don't Lead Alone," which is a great 6 CD set that makes it easy for you to share ownership.
Does that sound like relief?
Sunday
May
02
2010
7:17 PM
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Friday
April
02
2010
3:07 PM
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Thursday
April
01
2010
3:41 PM
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Where can I get tickets?
Tickets for Sunday morning are no longer available, but we still have tickets for Saturday night available on the patio after services.
Can I pick the section I want to sit in?
On Saturday night, there will be open seating for all attending the event. For the Sunday morning service, you don'thave this option – all tickets are for reserved seats and were distributed in order and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
When do the gates open?
On Saturday, the parking lot opens at 4:00 p.m.; stadium gates open at 5:00 p.m.
On Sunday, the parking lot opens at 6:00 a.m.; stadium gates open at 8:00 a.m.
Can we tailgate in the parking lot?
Yes. There will be limited space available under the Big “A” near the 57 freeway on Saturday and Sunday.
Will there be things for my children to do?
We have prepared a bag of goodies for all children 4-10 years old. This bag includes a small bottle of water, animal crackers, activity booklet and crayons. In addition, there will be games to play and other activities available through your section host at the stadium.
Can you bring food and drinks into the stadium?
Yes. You can bring in small bottles of water and snacks for your family. There will be no concession stands open at the stadium. Please note; all bags will be checked by stadium security prior to entry.
What if my friend is hearing impaired?
There will be a designated section for those who are hearing impaired. Contact jimbr@saddleback.com to learn more.
Can I spend the night at the stadium?
For security reasons, the stadium does not allow overnight camping.
Will there be tickets available at Angel Stadium the day of the event?
All tickets are available at Saddleback campuses only. Check www.EasterAtSaddleback.com for updates.
Will the service be online?
Yes. We will be streaming video of both Saturday and Sunday services live online at www.EasterAtSaddleback.com.
Do you have childcare?
There will be no childcare at the Angel Stadium services. However, there will be a family-friendly environment offered at Saddleback’s Lake Forest location at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday morning.
What are the service times?
Saturday, April 3, at 6:00 p.m. at Angel Stadium
Sunday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. at Angel Stadium
Sunday, April 4, at 11:15 a.m. at Saddleback’s Lake Forest campus. Please note, this service will be a rebroadcast of our 10: 00 a.m. Angel Stadium service.
Wednesday
March
24
2010
1:07 AM
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As a Host of a Saddleback small group, you’re on a journey. Along the way are mile markers that indicate your progress on the road.
Every member is a minister at Saddleback Church and small group Hosts are core leaders of our congregation. As part of our responsibility from Jesus in John 21:17 to “Feed my sheep” Saddleback has a progressively advancing Leadership Development Pathway.
The following verse from the book of Ecclesiastes describes where the pathway fits. “Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That's the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed”. Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NLT)
In this post we’ll look at the pathway diagram. This diagram depicts the various steps on the pathway for each Host of a Saddleback small group.
Small Group Leadership Development Pathway
The pathway shows the steps from Host to Leader Training 1 to CL to Leader Training 2 to Leader to Small Group Host Gathering.
In the next blog post we’ll visit the first stop on the pathway and see exactly what that means.
Monday
March
15
2010
1:06 AM
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You wouldn't generally just get in your car and drive without knowing where you were going or why you were going there. For the same reason, knowing the destination is one of the keys to small groups at Saddleback. The Bible says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish" (Proverbs 29:18a KJV).
The first key is our vision and mission for small groups.
Small Group Vision - Why We Are Here
“To see every person, from the core of our church to the ever-growing community, connected in a healthy small group.”
Small Group Mission - What We Do
“Help spiritual seekers become transformed believers who model Purpose Driven Lives and motivate others to do the same.”
Essentially, we want to see everyone get connected into a healthy small group. The reason is because we know that life change happens more rapidly in community with other believers.
In our next post, we'll share the second key to Saddleback small groups.
Tuesday
March
09
2010
1:04 AM
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As Easter approaches, get your small group geared up:
Here are some ideas:
- Movie night - rent "The Passion of the Christ" and watch it together as a small group. It has a two-hour runtime, so plan accordingly.
- Passover Seder – some small groups have shared a Seder meal to experience the ritual of Passover and recognize its significance to Easter. If you Google "Christian Seder meal" you'll find many excellent websites that detail how to have one.
- Easter brunch – why is it that small groups seem to revolve around food? Many small groups will celebrate Easter together, as a small group family, with a brunch. This year the Saddleback family will be celebrating Easter at Angel Stadium. How about a BBQ afterwards at the home of one of your group members?
- Celebration meeting – some groups will take the first meeting after Easter as a celebration, with a potluck dinner and a short meeting ending with communion. For directions on having communion in your group, click here.
- Kids – many groups plan children’s activities for the first meeting after Easter, helping the children to share in the conversations and feelings about this important day.
- Baptisms – some groups plan to come together for the baptisms of some of their members. This year at Easter you can be baptized at Angel Stadium with 50,000 people in attendance. What a great time to be baptized, and for your small group to celebrate.
Get your group looking ahead to Easter and this year will be more special than ever!
Thursday
March
04
2010
1:02 AM
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Small groups are fun. They’re just plain fun. You get to hang with people you like, with friends who soon become family. You get to eat great food. You get to talk about meaningful, life-altering, mind-changing ideas. And, at some point, you see that your life is changing. So, what are you supposed to do about it?
It’s very easy to look inward, to grow to be a tighter, closer group of friends and to enjoy those friendships that hopefully we’re all building in our groups. And then, to focus on how to protect and nurture those relationships. But we’re chartered by Jesus (meaning: directed, focused) to serve others and to tell others about what we have. That’s outward focus.
Here's how your group can serve and reach others at the same time (pay attention to number 3):
1. You talk about it. It becomes a regular question you ask in your small group: “what should we do next to serve others?” Or, “what should we do next to reach friends, family, co-workers and neighbors who don’t know Christ?”
2. You put it on the calendar. “The third weekend of every month we’re serving in [Compton, the motel ministry, the senior center or wherever.]”
3. Invite friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to come and serve with you - even if they aren't believers. Most people will be delighted to have some way to do something good for others.
4. Take time in your next group meeting after every serving opportunity for everyone to talk about what they saw God doing in your midst on the day you served.
Your group and your guests will discover the heart of Christ as you are serving as His hands and feet. Reaching out reaches in.
Tuesday
March
02
2010
1:01 AM
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