One of the most important things a worship team can do is set up on and off-stage guidelines. Many people may have different expectations and ideas for how the worship team members should dress and act to even be up on stage. So, where do we draw the line?
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Obeying God is serious stuff, and when he says something he means business! Noah did exactly what God asked, the first time.
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Discussion guides for series in the pursueGOD library use a simple, three-step process. Step 1 is designed to help your group discover the truth of the lesson quickly.
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Comparison can be a big problem within our worship teams. What can we do about this?
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We hear the word ‘excellence’ thrown around a lot in our worship communities. What exactly does it mean to be excellent in the context of musical worship?
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Everyone gets jealous, and sometimes it makes you do foolish things. That’s exactly what happened to a brother named Cain.
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God created Adam and Eve and gave them a beautiful garden to live in. And then they made a bad choice that changed everything.
Read MoreAt church, at work, with money, and more – what does it really mean to win as a Christian?
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A very long time ago God decided to make the whole world and everything in it. And he didn’t have to lift a finger.
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Everyone has a primary way that they show and receive love. For a better marriage, start speaking your spouse’s language, even if it isn’t natural for you.
Read MoreGiving is obviously a big part of the Christmas experience, but it’s easy to forget the real purpose behind it. In this lesson we learn some of the best ways to be generous during Christmas.
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Learn why the most important team in a church is the small group leaders and co-leaders who help people pursue God.
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Every topic in the pursueGOD.org library is designed for conversations. Learn to use them to let the truth of the Bible transform your everyday life.
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As you grasp a few underlying principles and attitudes, you will be better prepared to lead a small group.
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It’s helpful to think of groups in terms of seasons to help us identify what’s happening in our groups and how to lead during each phase of group life.
Read MoreMost Christians today stop well short of the “full circle” picture Jesus had in mind for his followers.
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A short video on how to keep groups moving toward their ultimate goal.
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Follow-up conversations outside of group meetings allow you to get specific with people’s needs. They are also a great opportunity to help others learn to lead – so don’t do all the follow-up yourself.
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What to do when someone answers a discussion question in a way that is not quite right.
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How to encourage quieter people to participate in small group discussions.
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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.
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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.
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Take a look at some important factors that help or hinder the relational comfort and trust in your group.
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A small group leader is essentially the pastor or shepherd of the group. What that means is that you care about each person. But pastoral care ultimately belongs to all of the members of the group.
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