Small Groups in the Wesleyan Way
The Small Groups in the Wesleyan Way podcast is where we are all about going beyond curriculum, beyond programs, beyond best practices to recover and learn from our Wesleyan roots and to explore the foundations for small groups that produce disciples of Jesus Christ who in turn disciple others. Hosted by Scott Hughes, Director of Adult Discipleship, and Steve Manskar, Director of Wesleyan Leadership and Covenant Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 69
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2020
Interview with the Rev. Tex Sample
When Trinity United Methodist Church in Kansas City needed to raise $50,000 for much-needed repairs to their historic building, the congregation of 75 found themselves facing a big challenge. The Rev…
00:29:40 |
Tue 11 Feb 2020
How to Start Small Groups: Interview with Rachel Gilmore
In this session, we hear from Rachel Gilmore, Director of Recruiting, Assessing, and Training for Community Engagement and Church Planting at Discipleship Ministries. Rachel, also a former church pla…
00:34:29 |
Sun 08 Dec 2019
How to Start Small Groups: Interview with Motoe Yamada Foor
People inside and outside of our churches are hungering for places that feel smaller and offer welcome, connection, and belonging. Small groups offer that and so much more. In this session, we will h…
00:22:43 |
Mon 25 Nov 2019
How to Start Small Groups: Interview with Mark Youngman and Joy Dodge
People inside and outside of our churches are hungering for places that feel smaller and offer welcome, connection, and belonging. Small groups offer that and so much more. In this session, Mark Youn…
00:31:11 |
Mon 11 Nov 2019
How to Start Small Groups: Interview with Brad Kalajainen
In this session, we will hear from Pastor Brad Kalajainen, the author of "How to Start Small Groups" which serves as our main text for this course. Kalajainen highlights the role of small groups in p…
00:24:31 |
Mon 28 Oct 2019
Episode 64: Interview with Christine Hides
Scott interviews Christine Hides who is a deacon in the Northern Illinois Annual Conference, the Director of Christian Education at Kenilworth Union Church, and a blogger at www.christinevhides.com. …
00:32:20 |
Mon 12 Aug 2019
Episode 63: Self-Awareness, Leaders, and Black Belts
Scott interviews author, psychologist, and third-degree black belt, Angela Schaffner. Scott and Angela explore self-awareness as a means to Christian maturity, the importance of reflection for small …
00:30:08 |
Mon 20 May 2019
Episode 62: Beyond Small Groups (Part 2)
Scott caught up with author and coach Scott Boren. They discuss Scott Boren’s new book "Beyond Small Groups: From Programmatic Meetings to Flourishing Communities". In this episode, they explore the …
00:21:08 |
Tue 07 May 2019
Episode 61: Beyond Small Groups (Part 1)
Scott caught up with author and coach Scott Boren. They discuss Scott Boren’s new book "Beyond Small Groups: From Programmatic Meetings to Flourishing Communities". In this episode, Scott explores th…
00:38:56 |
Mon 22 Apr 2019
Episode 60: See All The People with David Teel
Scott and David Teel, Director of Laity and Spiritual Leadership, discuss Discipleship Ministries’ See All The People resource for churches and small groups.
00:23:43 |
Tue 09 Apr 2019
Episode 59: CoreGroups with Meagan O’Brien
Scott interviews Meagan O’Brien from the Gathering United Methodist Church in St. Louis. Meagan is an Associate Site Pastor at the McCausland location of the Gathering. Scott and Meagan discuss CoreG…
00:29:22 |
Mon 25 Mar 2019
Episode 58: Courageous Conversations following General Conference
Scott offers encouragement to churches and small groups willing to engage in Courageous Conversations following the special called General Conference. There is a resource for local churches and small…
00:09:23 |
Tue 05 Mar 2019
Episode 57: Interview with Lauren Miller
Scott interviews Lauren Miller, Minister of Discipleship at Gay Street UMC in Mount Vernon, Ohio. They discuss discipleship and small groups at Gay Street UMC as well as the role of the church in giv…
00:33:22 |
Tue 19 Feb 2019
Episode 56: Interfaith Small Groups With Flo Sapp Martin
Scott interviews Flo Sapp Martin, part-time Director of Education at Centenary United Methodist Church in the South Georgia Conference. They discuss Flo’s involvement in an Interfaith small group and…
00:32:46 |
Mon 04 Feb 2019
Episode 55: Intentional Discipleship in Small Groups with Thomas Cross
Scott interviews Rev. Thomas Cross, Pastor of Discipleship at Broomfield United Methodist Church in Broomfield, Colorado. They explore the importance of having a clear entry into groups, identifying …
00:39:53 |
Wed 23 Jan 2019
Episode 54: Getting Clarity on Spiritual Growth with Robert Martin – Part II
Scott interviews Robert Martin, professor of Christian Education and Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary and elder in the Missouri Conference, to discuss what it means to grow spiritually. They…
00:33:28 |
Mon 07 Jan 2019
Episode 53: Getting Clarity on Spiritual Growth with Robert Martin - Part 1
Scott interviews Robert Martin, professor of Christian Education and Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary and elder in the Missouri Conference. They discuss what it means to grow spiritually, an…
00:31:03 |
Tue 18 Dec 2018
Episode 52: Interview with Jack Seymour
Scott interviews Jack Seymour, author and professor emeritus from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. Jack is a guru of religious education. He has authored several books including: "Teaching t…
00:31:30 |
Mon 03 Dec 2018
Episode 51: Interview with Dale McConkey
Scott interviews Rev. Dale McConkey. Dale is a professor of sociology at Berry College and a part-time local pastor at Mount Tabor United Methodist Church in Armuchee, Georgia. Dale is also the autho…
00:26:23 |
Mon 19 Nov 2018
Episode 50: Interview with Barbara Bruce
Scott interviews Barbara Bruce, author and teacher. Barbara has a contagious passion for teaching and learning. She has authored several books including "Start Here: Teaching and Learning with Adults…
00:32:37 |
Mon 05 Nov 2018
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