Discover how to create a healthy discipleship culture in your church by mastering the pastoral handoff. Learn step-by-step how to connect lay mentors with people who need care while leveraging pastoral equity to build trust.
Read MoreStarting a ministry for fatherless boys can transform your church and community. This guide outlines a flexible mentoring model focused on discipleship, community service, and strict boundary guidelines to protect single moms and point young men toward Jesus.
Read MoreDiscover the power of a shared leadership culture. Explore the biblical model for a pastoral team, the character requirements for overseers, and how pastors equip everyday believers to make disciples.
Read MoreWhat does the Bible require of church leaders? Explore the strict qualifications for overseers, elders, and pastors found in 1 Timothy 3, and learn why spiritual maturity, home management, and a gentle spirit are non-negotiable for ministry.
Read MoreWhat does the Bible actually say about pastors, elders, and overseers? Discover how the New Testament defines this vital church office, why local ministry context matters, and how pastors differ from deacons in spiritual authority.
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A 3-week primer on joining the pastoral team as an overseer/elder at a biblically-functioning church.
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Effective preaching is more than just sharing information; it’s about making disciples. This series provides a practical framework for writing biblical sermons that move listeners from the Sunday pew into a real-life pursuit of God.
Read MoreIs the sermon the main event? Discover how sermon writers can move past “managing a crowd” to empowering the real shepherds of the church: parents and mentors.
Read MoreThe conclusion is the most critical part of your message for life change. Learn how to wrap up your sermon by resolving tension and giving a clear, Christ-centered call to action.
Read MoreA great sermon intro acts as a bridge from the listener’s world to the Bible. Discover how to use compelling hooks and clear Big Ideas to start your message with impact.
Read MorePreparing a sermon is more than just writing notes. This guide covers the essential first steps, from prayer and contextual study to finding a “Big Idea” that connects your message to the Gospel of Jesus.
Read MoreWhile the doctrines differ, the Mormon church excels in areas like family discipleship and organization. Discover four practical lessons Christian leaders can learn from the LDS “all-in” culture while staying rooted in the true biblical gospel of grace.
Read MoreHospitality is a ministry. Discover how to lower the “anxiety barrier” and help guests feel at home in your small group through intentional preparation and warm connection.
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A thriving small group is more than a weekly meeting; it is a spiritual family. Discover the biblical principles for building trust, sharing burdens, and fostering a caring culture that reflects the love of Jesus to every member.
Read MoreLearn how to prepare for and officiate your first Christian wedding, using the free premarital mentoring tools at pursueGOD.org.
Read MoreDiscover the 5 essentials for disciple-making. Learn how to mentor others, share biblical truth, and help people pursue God through the power of Jesus.
Read MoreJesus commanded us to make disciples, but how do we start? This guide explains a simple, effective strategy to engage, establish, and empower others to follow Christ.
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Use this series to onboard new members to the governing board at your church.
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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.
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A 3-part series on how to preach and make disciple-makers.
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Small group leaders have a big job with many tasks, but there’s one task that surpasses them all. The greatest thing a small group leader can do is give their job away.
Read MoreDiscover why starting with God’s character, biblical trustworthiness, and human identity establishes the ultimate foundation for successful disciple-making. Learn how to guide seekers and believers through the first three lessons of The Pursuit series.
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If you want to preach great sermons, you’ll have to practice a lot… and then evaluate what worked and what failed. Try using Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle as a framework.
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Disciple-makers everywhere – but how do we empower regular people to do it?
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