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.

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 groups.

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 small group ministry.

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. Brad also has written a booklet for Discipleship Ministries titled "How To Start Small Groups".

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 lots of Sunday school classes as well as various small group opportunities.

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". Melanie walks us through how this resource is helpful in teaching all ages about justice.

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 Discipleship for Youth". “The first rule of Covenant Discipleship groups is…”

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 and growing missional leaders within a local congregation.

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 about the importance of small groups, and the importance of pastor’s participation within small groups.

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 winner.