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Small Groups in the Wesleyan Way

  • Interview with the Rev. Tex Sample

    11 FEB 2020 · 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. Tex Sample shares with Ken Sloane the journey of Trinity's capital campaign.
    29m 40s
  • How to Start Small Groups:

    8 DEC 2019 · 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 planter, will cover a wide range of topics including in-home versus at-church small groups, the connection between worship and small groups, and the various roles within small groups. To participate in the online course for free, visit smallgroups.umcdiscipleship.org.
    34m 29s
  • How to Start Small Groups: Interview with Matoe Yamada Fodor

    25 NOV 2019 · 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 hear a unique perspective from Rev. Matoe Yamada Fodor who serves at the Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church, the Garden Church. Pastor Matoe will help us explore the essential elements of a small groups and casting a vision for small groups among other important ideas. To participate in the online course for free, visit smallgroups.umcdiscipleship.org.
    22m 43s
  • How to Start Small Groups: Interview with Mark Youngman and Joy Dodge

    11 NOV 2019 · 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 Youngman and Joy Dodge of Providence United Methodist Church help us explore the big “why” of small group ministry. To participate in the online course for free, visit http://smallgroups.umcdiscipleship.org.
    31m 11s
  • How to Start Small Groups: Interview with Brad Kalajainen

    28 OCT 2019 · 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 pastoral care and growing disciples and leaders within the church. To participate in the online course for free, visit http://smallgroups.umcdiscipleship.org.
    24m 31s
  • #SeeAllThePeople Radio Series: Schools need you

    9 OCT 2019 · See All The People, a 90-second daily radio series, features Rev. Junius Dotson. Each message helps provide Christians with a simple thought of the day as they work with their congregation to see all the people in their community.
    1m 29s
  • Episode 64: Interview with Christine Hides

    12 AUG 2019 · 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. Scott and Christine explore the positives and challenges of online small groups.
    32m 20s
  • Episode 63: Self-Awareness, Leaders, and Black Belts

    20 MAY 2019 · 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 group leaders, and the need for vulnerability. Checkout Angela’s book "Revealed: What the Bible Can Teach You About Yourself" (https://bookstore.upperroom.org/Products/1861/revealed.aspx/?path=BookstoreBanner&dept=marketing) and her blog at http://angelaschaffnerphd.com/.
    30m 7s
  • Episode 62: Beyond Small Groups (Part 2)

    7 MAY 2019 · 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 importance of spiritual practices and trust in small groups. Also, checkout Scott Boren’s blog at http://mscottboren.org/
    21m 8s
  • Episode 61: Beyond Small Groups (Part 1)

    22 APR 2019 · 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 the importance of spiritual practices and trust in small groups. Also checkout Scott Boren’s blog at http://mscottboren.org/
    38m 56s

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...

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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.
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