In Episode 16 of the Discipleship Leaders Podcast, host Jay McGuirk talks with D-Group Pastor Matt Middlecamp and elder Matt Gross about how church elders support D-Group and Bible Study leaders at Fellowship Bible Church. They highlight the structure of the elder teams, which include Mission and Outcome, Teaching and Doctrine, Leadership and Development, and Shepherding and Prayer. The discussion emphasizes the ideal relationship between elders and D-Group leaders, focusing on the goal of effective shepherding through established connections and mutual support.