Launching a Group

Use the resources below to help launch a healthy small group.

 

Leading a Group

Use the resources provided to help you in leading your small group.

 

Growing a Group

Use the resources provided to help grow your group into a healthy and God centered environment.

 

Reproducing a Group

Use the resources provided to help grow leaders in your group who will be able to lead a new God centered small group.

 

Get your Group Off to a Good Start

It’s hard for a group to recover from a weak start. Check out principles for how to get a group started well.

How to Use the Small Group Launch Plan

A worksheet to help small group leaders and their teams start a group on a strong footing.

How Groups and Mentoring Work: The Basic Commitments

Learn the basic commitments that make our resources work.

Set the Right Tone for a New Group

Setting a healthy relationship environment is essential to get a small group off the ground. Here are some tips on how to start well.

Create a Good Relational Environment in Your Group

Take a look at some important factors that help or hinder the relational comfort and trust in your group.

How to Make Your Group Welcoming to Guests

It can be intimidating to attend a small group for the first time. Will your group make guests feel welcome or weird?

Why Join a Small Group?

Many people are hesitant to join a small group, for various reasons. What makes it worth the risk to try a small group?

Small Group Ground Rules

If you want to have a great small group, there are a few ground rules that you need to follow. These will help you to treat each other with love and respect, and above all, to build trust in your group.

How to Start a Small Group with Families

Family groups are small groups made up of families and specifically geared toward helping students or kids pursue God along with their parents. Here’s how it works…

Posts not found

Posts not found

More Ministry Topics

See what’s new in our “Ministry” category or browse all topics.

How to Use PursueGod Resources in Groups, Mentoring, and Family Devotionals

PursueGod.org offers free resources to spark real, Bible-centered conversations in small groups, mentoring, or family devotionals. Start with the short podcast, walk through the talking points, and let the discussion questions guide life-changing conversations.

Finding Jesus in the Book of Mormon

Bryan and Layne explore how the Book of Mormon compares with the Bible—unpacking questions of salvation, the nature of God, and the role of Jesus—to show why true hope is found in Christ alone, not in a system.

Believable Lies (Series)

We’ve all heard them. Little phrases that sound wise, comforting, or even spiritual—but they’re not true. In this series, we’ll uncover some of the most common, yet believable, lies people buy into about God, life, and faith.

Biblical Parenting (Series)

Discover how biblical truth speaks into modern parenting philosophies—from gentle parenting to authoritative approaches—equipping parents to raise children with grace, wisdom, and God-given authority.

Search for Significance (Women’s Series)

Inspired by the book by Robert McGee, unpack the lies that distort our self-worth—and discover how God’s truth sets us free to live with peace, purpose, and unshakable identity in Christ.

How to Parent Your Adult Kids Without Losing the Relationship

Parenting adult kids means shifting from control to connection—this episode unpacks four biblical principles to help you build trust, encourage independence, and keep the relationship strong.