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
Episode 29: Small Groups – Downsides Of Printed Studies
Scott and Steve explore the downsides of printed and video based curricula. They discuss other resources small groups can use for intentional disciple making, such as "A Disciple’s Journal".
00:30:46 |
Mon 15 Jan 2018
Episode 28: Small Groups – 'Stop fixing churches; Make Disciples!'
Scott and Steve build on General Secretary Junius Dotson’s mantra “stop fixing churches” by discussing how to build a culture of growing Wesleyan leaders through small groups.
00:31:14 |
Tue 02 Jan 2018
Episode 27: Small Groups - The Class Meeting (Part 2)
Scott and Steve continue their interview with Kevin Watson about his book "The Class Meeting". Scott and Steve also interview Amy Sigmon from Belle Meade United Methodist Church about her experience …
00:31:45 |
Mon 18 Dec 2017
Episode 26: Small Groups - The Class Meeting (Part 1)
Scott and Steve interview Kevin Watson about his book "The Class Meeting". This is part one of a two-part series.
00:33:12 |
Mon 04 Dec 2017
Episode 25 - Small Group Essentials
Scott and Steve explore the essential elements of most small groups. Find out the seven components necessary to make your small groups thrive.
00:30:37 |
Mon 27 Nov 2017
Episode 24: Small Groups and Common Table Groups
Scott and Steve interview Lead Pastor Donna Banks, and Associate Pastor Cameron Merrill from St. Francis United Methodist Church in Cary, North Carolina about their small group ministry called Table …
00:32:26 |
Mon 30 Oct 2017
Episode 23 - History Of The Class Leaders Part 2
Steve and Scott continue their interview Dr David Lowes Watson about the history of the class leader.
00:34:49 |
Mon 16 Oct 2017
Episode 22 - History of the Class Leaders
Steve and Scott interview Dr David Lowes Watson about the history of the class leader.
00:32:01 |
Mon 02 Oct 2017
Episode 21: Small Groups - Small Group Dynamics
Scott and Steve interview Rev. Jean Tippit, Discipleship Pastor at Christ United Methodist Church in Mobile, AL. Rev. Tippit gives her expertise regarding small group dynamics, such as the role of fo…
00:32:55 |
Mon 18 Sep 2017
Episode 20: Small Groups - Frequently Asked Questions
Scott and Steve give their answers to questions they’ve been frequently asked about small groups: How to start small groups in a church without them; how to get participation; how to identify new lea…
00:30:52 |
Tue 05 Sep 2017
Episode 19: Small Groups - Accountability
Scott and Steve explore the Wesleyan distinctive of small groups – accountability. We also discuss the Book of Discipline’s mandate to accountable discipleship through small groups.
00:33:18 |
Mon 21 Aug 2017
Episode 18: Missional Small Groups (Part 2)
In part two of this two part episode, Scott and Steve have the opportunity to interview missional small group guru M. Scott Boren. We discuss further insights into missional communities versus small …
00:32:53 |
Mon 07 Aug 2017
Episode 17: Missional Small Groups (Part 1)
In part one of this two part episode, Scott and Steve have the opportunity to interview missional small group guru M. Scott Boren. We discuss what it means to be missional and what that means for sma…
00:29:33 |
Tue 25 Jul 2017
Episode 16: Starting Small Groups
What are some of the best practices for starting small groups? In this episode, Scott interviews Brad Kalajainen, Senior Pastor of Cornerstone United Methodist Church near Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bra…
00:32:54 |
Mon 10 Jul 2017
Episode 15: Small Groups and Sunday School (Part 1)
In this episode, Scott interviews Rev. Dr. Melanie Dobson, Minister of Faith Formation at Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. We explore faith formation in a high steeple church with…
00:35:06 |
Tue 27 Jun 2017
Episode 14: Small Groups – Covenant Discipleship Groups for Children (Part 3 of 3)
The third in a series of three episodes covering Covenant Discipleship Groups. Scott and Steve interview Melanie Gordon, of Discipleship Ministries, about the book "Growing Everyday Disciples". Melan…
00:30:31 |
Mon 12 Jun 2017
Episode 13: Small Groups – Covenant Discipleship Groups for Youth (Part 2 of 3)
The second in a series of three episodes on Covenant Discipleship Groups. Scott and Steve interview Chris Wilterdink of Youth People Ministries about his book "Everyday Disciples, Covenant Disciplesh…
00:33:03 |
Tue 30 May 2017
Episode 12: Small Groups – Covenant Discipleship Groups (Part 1 of 3)
The first in a series of three episodes on covenant discipleship groups. Scott interviews Steve Manskar about his book "Disciples Making Disciples", exploring a Wesleyan understanding of discipleship…
00:31:11 |
Mon 15 May 2017
Episode 11: Pastors and Small Groups
Scott and Steve interview the General Secretary of Discipleship Ministries, the Rev. Junius Dotson. Rev. Dotson speaks to small groups as an organizing principle for local congregations, pastors abou…
00:30:34 |
Mon 01 May 2017
Episode 10: Small Groups and The Band Meeting
Steve interviews Dr. Phil Meadows about the role of band meetings in early Methodism and its role in today’s church. Scott and Steve give some quick updates about their work and have a giveaway winne…
00:36:45 |
Wed 29 Mar 2017
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