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Who are we? For those not familiar with how the Small Groups Network began, the idea arose from a group of pastors. They had heard Bill Donahue (Willow Creek Assoc.) speaking at the Small Group Leadership conference (London) organized by The Navigators and sponsored by a wide variety of churches. Many pastors and ministry coordinators spoke of their interest in coming together to support one another in a network for small group ministry leaders. The first Small Groups Network was launched in Waterloo in 2000. A London Network was established a little later and a Toronto Network as well.Testimonials: "It has been a joy to experience the synergy that happens when our network prays and works as a team. A sense of unity and common purpose has been established among us and we are discovering that together we can do some pretty fantastic things. One exciting goal that's happening is to provide training and inspiration for our leaders and coaches on a regional level in Ontario. I thank God for the vision he's given the Navigators to develop and support the intentional gathering of local church leaders. God is blessing the dream!" Jeff Austen, Director of Small Groups & Adult Ministries Creekside Church, Waterloo Why? The Navigators want to help churches, small groups and their leaders to be:
Read a brief article by Tobin Perry on the advantages of being part of network such as the SGN —"New small group networks offer ministry leaders an opportunity for community."  Our primary focus is to meet together at Regional Network Forums. Each Regional Forum can determine much of its own agenda. Occasionally a large group activity will enhance our small group experience. SGN churches have sponsored three leadership conferences (2003, 2004 and 2008). There is also an annual SGN Symposium bringing together all the Network participants from Ontario. Interested in joining a Regional Small Groups Network?  We come together three times over the year for Regional Network Forums throughout Southern Ontario- Toronto, Waterloo, and London. Our time is spent in meaningful interaction using focused topic discussions and case studies; sharing ideas, strategies and resources to become more effective as ministry leaders. While the Small Groups Network exists to encourage and enrich the small group ministries within local congregations, we often expand our discussions to include discipleship and evangelism strategies and approaches that affect the overall health and success of a church. To participate in a Forum a church must be a paid member. However, we want you to experience a Forum before you commit, so your first Forum trial meeting is always free. View our website calendar for the next scheduled meeting in your area and contact Dennis Funk if you would like to join in. Everyone is invited to the SGN one day symposium for ministry leaders, pastors and interested small group leaders and coaches. You do not have to be a SGN member church to attend. It is a wonderful opportunity to network and interact with other leaders across Ontario while being challenged by an invited speaker on a specific topic related to small group ministry.  Small Groups Network participating churches: London SGN: Toronto SGN: Waterloo SGN: |
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