Expand your church's toolkit
for small-group studies
We provide infrastructure to host your church's small groups in a digital space
Fall is a great time to launch small groups in your church, and the BeADisciple Study App makes it easier than ever for study leaders in your church to form groups.
What is the BeADisciple Study App?
Developed by the Bishop Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship in consultation with the United Methodist Publishing House, the BeADisciple Study App brings small groups online in a powerful new way.
Your church’s own group leaders and congregation members sign up together in small groups of 6–16 and meet in their own private, virtual space to 1) study books or curriculum, 2) pray, and 3) meet together weekly or on the schedule you or the group chooses.
Everything a small study group needs is on the app
Everything! All study materials, including videos and daily assignments in both text and audio formats, the full CEB Bible, and one-tap Zoom access (so you don’t need your own Zoom account!). Leaders get access to leader training and weekly leader guides and group promotional materials to recruit their own participants.
No more ordering materials, collecting money, buying Zoom licenses, creating rosters, or scheduling rooms. People can participate from anywhere, making this a great way to reach members who can’t attend in-person groups.
Suggested Studies
You can browse all studies in our growing library. Here we’re highlighting two:
Henri Nouwen – Following Jesus: Finding Home in an Age of Anxiety
We are thrilled to partner with the Henri Nouwen Society to introduce the first of several Henri Nouwen studies on the BeADisciple Study App. Following Jesus: Finding Home in an Age of Anxiety is a six-week study featuring daily prayer practices and personal videos of Henri Nouwen himself. It’s a beautiful option for groups looking for something spiritually deep, authentic, and warmly inviting.
From Genesis to Revelation in 24 weeks
Disciple Fast Track I is a 24-week Bible study that laity can lead with confidence. Participants study the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Over 3 million United Methodists have completed this course, and the app offers the newest, most enhanced version.
How can you get started?
Three new ways to gain support
A free, one-hour, no pressure webinar hosted by a member of our team to learn more about the app and have your questions answered.
Many different dates and times are offered; click the button below to see the current options.
Best for:
Those who just want to learn more about the BeADisciple Study App and have their questions answered by a real person.
Cost:
Free!
Experience the first two sessions of either Disciple Fast Track I or Henri Nouwen’s Following Jesus at no cost and with no commitment. Register and participate just like an actual participant alongside other interested leaders: complete the assignments, attend the live meetings, and explore the study materials, message board, prayer board, and videos. Get a real feel for leading on the app in just two 75-minute sessions.
Best for:
Those who are considering being a leader, but want to see how the app works and available leader tools before committing.
Cost:
Free!
In our Partner Church and Custom Coaching Program, our coaches work with you to recruit, train, and support virtual small-group leaders in your church and provide promotional materials to help them fill their groups.
We offer ongoing support for a full year to help you develop a strong virtual small-group ministry that complements your existing adult discipleship program.
Best for:
Church pastors or staff who don’t have time to recruit leaders and launch online small groups.
Cost:
$100 for first leader, $50 after
Still have more questions?
Nothing else exists that’s quite like the BeADisciple Study App, so we understand if you still have questions! Browse our main website, look at the FAQs, or email us.