Launching a Group

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

How to Lead a Small Group Discussion

People grow when they can participate in discovering and sharing the truth together. The resources at pursueGOD.org will help you lead engaging conversations with that result.

How to Help Someone Pursue God| The “FLEX” Method

Ready to help someone pursue God? Empower your conversations with these three simple steps.

Bad Answers to Good Questions

What to do when someone answers a discussion question in a way that is not quite right.

Dealing with the Small Group Dominator

Many small group leaders must deal with people who dominate the discussion during a meeting. Here are a few tips for dealing with a dominator.

Encouraging Quiet People to Share in Groups

How to encourage quieter people to participate in small group discussions.

Help Your Group Get Comfortable with Prayer

Praying together can be a powerful experience for a small group. But group members are often uncomfortable praying aloud. Here’s how you can help develop a common prayer life as a group.

When Someone Drops a Bombshell in Your Group

Sometimes a member of a small group will drop a shocking, major bombshell on the group. There is no way to prepare in advance for a shock you don’t know is coming, but if you are flexible, your group can rise to the occasion to be used by God. Here’s how.

When Your Small Group Gets Off Track

Tangents and rabbit trails can take your group off track at any time. As a leader, it is your job to manage group tangents. Here are a few tips.

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3 Tips for Finding Conversations for Groups or Mentoring

Finding a conversation for your small group or mentoring meeting is one of the simplest ways to make sure your time together is well spent.

3 Simple Tech Tips for Every Group

Leading a group by printing out discussion guides or workbooks is fine, but using technology in your group is even better. Try these simple tips for using technology in your group…

3 Ways to Connect to a TV for your Group

Using the pursueGOD resources with your group (or family) works best if you connect to a TV so everyone can see videos, articles, and discussion questions.

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How Do I “Test the Spirits?”

We are told not to believe every spirit, but how do we actually “test” them? This guide offers biblical steps to help you discern truth from error and follow God’s lead.

How Can I Stay Pure in a Sex-Saturated World?

In a world saturated with sexual messages, how can a man stay pure? Explore the biblical roadmap for sexual integrity and discover the power available to you through Jesus.

What Is The Lex Talionis?

The lex talionis, often known as the “law of retaliation,” is one of the most misunderstood principles in the Bible. Explore how this ancient law actually protected the innocent and how Jesus fulfilled its demands on the cross.

How Did The 10 Commandments Revolutionize Society?

The Ten Commandments did more than just list rules; they fundamentally changed the course of human history. Explore how these ancient laws established the foundation for modern justice and the sanctity of life.

What Is The Code of Hammurabi?

The Code of Hammurabi is one of history’s oldest legal systems. Discover why this ancient “eye for an eye” law matters for Christians today and how it points to our need for Jesus.

The Pursuit for Students (Series)

This discipleship track takes students full circle in their pursuit of God—learning the essentials of Christianity and stepping into life as a follower of Jesus.