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- Episode 9: Small Groups and Safe Sanctuaries with Melanie GordonScott and Steve discuss Safe Sanctuaries policies with regard to small groups. We call in the help of our Safe Sanctuaries guru Melanie Gordon for advice both with regard to handling policies and for tips getting kids involved.32 min
- Episode 8: Engaging with Scripture in Small GroupsSpring Training Edition. Just as baseball players work on the fundamentals in Spring Training, Scott and Steve explore the essential practice of engaging with Scripture as a small group. Steve highlights the importance John Wesley gave to Scripture. Scott surveys right and left brained ways of engaging in Scripture for small groups.32 min
- Episode 7: Small Groups with a Wesleyan DNASuper Bowl edition! Scott and Steve explore the genius of the early Methodist movement as a lay lead movement. Steve discusses the disciple forming system of the early Methodists with the Dean of the Upper Room Chapel, Tom Albin.34 min
- Episode 6: Small Groups and CurriculumAre we too dependent on curriculum? What exactly is a curriculum anyway? Scott and Steve explore these and other issues related to disciple making and curriculum. Scott interviews Warren Pattison, Director of Adult Ministries at First United Methodist Church in Lakeland, Florida.35 min
- Episode 5: The Trouble with Small Groups (Part I)Small group ministry is messy! Dealing with the administration and logistics gets tricky. Scott and Steve interview Mark Youngman, one of the pastors at Providence United Methodist Church. Scott and Steve also share their worst small group experiences as well, offering a few words of practical advice.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.Scott Hughes is the Director of Adult Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries. Steve Manskar is Director of Wesleyan Leadership and Covenant Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries.30 min
- Episode 4: Theological Basis for Small GroupsHow does our theology provide support and structure for small group ministry? Building on episode 1 (Biblical basis for small groups), Scott and Steve take a deep dive into how Wesleyan theology can give guidance to small group ministries. Steve also surveys the early Wesleyan methodology for disciple making.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.Scott Hughes is the Director of Adult Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries. Steve Manskar is Director of Wesleyan Leadership and Covenant Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries.35 min
- Episode 3: What is a Small Group?Called by a variety of names: discipleship groups, cell groups, life groups, etc. what exactly constitutes a small group? Scott and Steve explore this question with the help of Jacqui King (Director of Congregational Vitality) from Discipleship Ministries.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.Scott Hughes is the Director of Adult Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries. Steve Manskar is Director of Wesleyan Leadership and Covenant Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries.34 min
- Episode 2: Baptism, Discipleship, and Small GroupsWhat does baptism have to do with discipleship and small group ministries? Taylor Burton-Edwards (aka ‘Liturgy Man’) adds his insights as Scott and Steve discuss creating a culture for discipleship and small groups.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.Scott Hughes is the Director of Adult Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries. Steve Manskar is Director of Wesleyan Leadership and Covenant Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries.33 min
- Episode 1: Biblical Basis for Small GroupsWhat does Scripture affirm about small groups? Scott and Steve explore four passages that help ground small group ministry. Steve also discusses the Methodist movement’s use of the trial bands.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.Scott Hughes is the Director of Adult Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries. Steve Manskar is Director of Wesleyan Leadership and Covenant Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries.30 min
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An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples.
The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual formation, new church development, revitalization of local churches, and materials for use in Central Conferences. Discipleship Ministries has embarked upon an integrated, strategic direction that serves the church with continuity, based upon basic values and mission.