How to Use PursueGod Resources in Groups, Mentoring, and Family Devotionals
One of the biggest challenges in discipleship is knowing where to start. Whether you’re leading a small group, mentoring one-on-one, or gathering your family for devotions, the question is often the same: What do we talk about, and how do we keep it meaningful? That’s exactly why PursueGod.org exists. The site provides free, conversation-driven resources designed to help people discover God’s truth together.
Why Conversations Work Better Than Lectures
Traditional teaching often puts all the pressure on the leader. The teacher studies, prepares, and delivers content while everyone else listens passively. But this method can leave some people behind, especially if they’re unfamiliar with the topic. Jesus modeled something different—He engaged people in conversation, asking questions and meeting them where they were.
At PursueGod, the goal is not for one person to lecture while everyone else sits silently. Instead, the resources are built to foster dialogue so that every voice can be heard. Proverbs 27:17 reminds us, “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Real transformation happens when God’s Word is shared and processed together.
Step One: Start with the Podcast
Every lesson begins with a short podcast. Leaders and participants alike are encouraged to listen before gathering. This preparation helps everyone enter the conversation on equal footing. It also gives people time to reflect on the Scriptures in advance.
Romans 10:17 says, “So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” Listening ahead allows God’s Word to take root in our hearts before we even sit down together.
Practical tip: Take notes in a journal while listening. Jot down questions, key insights, or personal reflections that you can bring to the group.
Step Two: Read the Talking Points Together
Once you gather, a simple way to begin is by reading through the lesson’s talking points as a group. Each point summarizes a key truth and includes a Scripture reference. Reading these out loud warms people up and gets everyone involved right away.
For example, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 reminds us: “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”
The talking points are not meant to replace deep study, but to provide a starting point. They help the group focus on God’s Word as the foundation for the conversation.
Step Three: Use Discussion Questions as a Guide
Each lesson also includes discussion questions. These are not rigid checklists that must all be answered. Instead, think of them as springboards for meaningful dialogue. Sometimes your group will only get through a couple of questions, but the conversation that flows may be exactly what the Holy Spirit wanted to surface.
The apostle Paul modeled this kind of flexibility in Acts 17:2-3: “As was Paul’s custom, he went to the synagogue service, and for three Sabbaths in a row he used the Scriptures to reason with the people. He explained the prophecies and proved that the Messiah must suffer and rise from the dead.” Paul didn’t just preach; he reasoned with people, engaging their minds and hearts.
Step Four: Explore a Whole Series
Lessons are organized into series with multiple topics. Each series has numbered tabs you can click through, plus a tag tab that links to related topics. This makes it easy to dive deeper into a subject or pivot into a new one as your group needs.
Whether the topic is marriage, emotions, faith, or spiritual growth, the resources are designed to meet people right where they are.
Step Five: Begin with The Pursuit
If you’re just getting started, the flagship series called The Pursuit is the best place to begin. It’s a 12-lesson journey through the essentials of the Christian faith.
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It explains the problem of sin and God’s solution through Jesus.
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It introduces spiritual practices like baptism, prayer, and Bible reading.
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It equips you to help someone else pursue God—a command Jesus gave to every believer.
Matthew 28:19-20 says, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
The Pursuit equips ordinary Christians to live out this Great Commission in practical, conversational ways.
The Goal: Life-Changing Conversations
Ultimately, the purpose of PursueGod resources is not to check off boxes or finish curriculum. The goal is to spark Christ-centered conversations that lead to transformation. Whether in your living room, a coffee shop, or a church classroom, these resources are tools to help people encounter God’s Word together.
Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages us: “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
That’s what PursueGod.org is all about—helping people motivate, encourage, and disciple each other through the power of God’s Word.
