Fighting for Consistent Connections

by Gina | Feb 6, 2015 | Leadership, Ministry, Orange

At Orange Conference 2015 I have the privilege of teaching a session on creating consistent connections for small groups.

This very topic has been a journey for me for the past several years. Trying to figure out how to create a system that connects kids and leaders within the crazy context of the weekend worship experience has been an exercise in patience, creativity and often sheer stubbornness.

I’m excited to share our experiences, the ideas that worked and the methods by which we implemented. But (as you likely know) a one-hour session simply isn’t enough to unpack this journey.

So I put together an ebook that takes you deeper into the reason we chose to rally this cause, the strategies we used to push it forward and the results we’ve experienced since.

Want to find out more?

Want to know how you can create a dynamic in your small groups that encourages families to connect more consistently?

Or how to make connecting in small groups easier for kids and volunteers?

Download your copy of Guts (and Glory) of Small Groups.

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For session notes, click here.

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What Leaders Have to Say

A great learning experience.

Working with Gina was one of the best learning experiences of my career. Gina not only brought a sensible, no-nonsense attitude to the table, she had a way of casting vision that I have rarely seen. In a few short months, she was able to bring our team together with a common mission and goal. She was able to build and help us implement processes and procedures into our systems that had been missing for years. Gina's strategic mind combined with her deep care of those she leads is a combination that leaves a mark on anyone who is fortunate enough to sit under her leadership. I'm forever grateful for the impact she has had and continues to have on my life.

Gina is willing to listen.

Working alongside Gina and her leadership is a blessing because she allowed me to learn from what I produce from the coaching tools she delivers. As a leader, Gina shows that she is not perfect, and expects imperfection from her team as well.

The biggest aspect that I love about Gina and her leadership is her willingness to listen, and not just look for a solution.

Gina is a strong leader.

She is gifted in strategy, vision, and communication. Not only is she gifted, but she cares deeply for the church and seeing people come to know and understand how loved they are by their perfect Heavenly Father. Gina has great experience in family ministry and has personally helped develop me as a leader for the next-generation!

Working with Gina has been a gift.

Working with Gina the last several years has been such a gift to me! She has a way of asking questions and sharing her wisdom to help you move your ministry in a direction you never thought possible. She helped me take a ministry that relied heavily on one person and create a structure that supported teams of leaders and teachers. Our ministry today has so many people that are owners of their areas of ministry because of the coaching I received. Her counsel in my life personally and with ministry has been such a gift to me! If you are looking for someone full of Godly wisdom and practical advice that will challenge and encourage you along the way, she is it!

Exciting, Rewarding and Challenging

While the world of working in ministry is ever changing, the goal never wavers. Staying true to the vision becomes increasingly important and Gina has an ability to bring clarity to that goal, while inspiring and challenging leaders. Working under Gina's leadership was exciting, rewarding, and challenging. Gifts were brought to light, hurdles were broken and clarity was brought to every situation. Even in the moments of feeling stuck in leadership, movement happened. Gina has a gift for providing the next step no matter where the start point may be, but always in the direction of the end result.

An Incredible Mentor

Gina McClain has been an incredible mentor and coach of mine for the past several years. Her real world experience and humble vulnerability make her advice both wise and relatable. She is great with processing strategic systems, brainstorming new ideas, casting vision, and seeing the big picture. Gina has helped develop me into a much better leader and see things differently with new ways to grow.

Working with Gina was an absolute joy.

She has the amazing ability to take things that seem jumbled and disconnected, zoom out, and bring clarity of vision to any situation she’s faced with. Gina’s a unique leader who isn’t able to just cast strong vision but can actually give you the steps to make it happen! And of course the added bonus is that it’s just plain fun to work with Gina!

She Makes Things Fun

It was one of the greatest honors to lead under and alongside a leader like Gina. She has a powerful gifting to bring clear vision and strategy to teams while also stopping to walk through individual scenarios with care and intentionality. She makes things fun and understandable while leading a team always with the greatest balance of strength through vulnerability and wisdom. I have been changed as a leader because of working with Gina.

Thriving Culture

She guided our team towards a coaching structure, selection of key leaders, and ensured we had an optimal environment to welcome kids and families while not wavering on a safe and engaging experience. Her leadership and guidance not only strengthened the foundation, our team naturally grew because people were seen and known. The team quickly became a community with a thriving culture that people wanted to be a part of.

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