Lead Small Quotes

“When we lead small we simply make a choice to invest strategically in the lives of a few over time so we can help them build an authentic faith.”
― Reggie Joiner, Lead Small

“Everybody needs someone who knows their name, and what’s happening in their life So,”
― Reggie Joiner, Lead Small

“IN ORDER TO INSPIRE AUTHENTIC FAITH IN YOUR FEW, YOU MUST FIRST PRACTICE AND PRIORITIZE AUTHENTIC FAITH IN YOUR OWN LIFE.”
― Reggie Joiner, Lead Small

“IF THEY CAN’T be their Monday-through-Saturday-self when they are with you in group, they will have a hard time applying their faith in everyday situations. IF THEY CAN’T share their doubts in community, they will dwell on them privately. IF THEY CAN’T ask you their questions, they are going to ask someone else. IF THEY DON’T admit their struggles to someone, they will never experience the power of bringing things to light in a way that facilitates freedom and forgiveness.”
― Reggie Joiner, Lead Small

“You are the leader. You can’t do away with tension. You can manage it.”
― Reggie Joiner, Lead Small

“YOUR JOB IS TO BALANCE THE TENSION BETWEEN ENCOURAGING CONFIDENTIALITY AND KNOWING WHEN TO PROMPT ONE OF YOUR FEW TO USE DISCRETION.”
― Reggie Joiner, Lead Small

“Tension is actually the platform that gives you an opportunity to demonstrate that this is a safe place.”
― Reggie Joiner, Lead Small

“And one of your most challenging tasks as an SGL is learning to accept and manage the tensions that come up in group.”
― Reggie Joiner, Lead Small

“We aren’t just talking about sauntering in, sunglasses on, caramel macchiato in hand. We aren’t talking about enduring the message, reading off questions, and closing in prayer. No, we are talking about showing up energetic, fully attentive, and eager to listen.”
― Reggie Joiner, Lead Small

“Your very first, basic, fundamental task as an SGL is to 1. Show up predictably. 2. Show up mentally. 3. Show up randomly.”
― Reggie Joiner, Lead Small