Noah and The Flood
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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Category: Topics
Three Methods for Step 1
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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Danger of Comparison
Comparison can be a big problem within our worship teams. What can we do about this?
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Excellence in Worship
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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Cain and Abel
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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How Adam and Eve Messed It All Up
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 MoreHow to Win at Everything
At church, at work, with money, and more – what does it really mean to win as a Christian?
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How God Created Everything
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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Learning the 5 Love Languages
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 MoreMake Room for Giving | Uncluttered #3
Giving 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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The Most Important Team at Church
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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How an Online Conversation Works
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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Stuff to Remember as You Move Forward
As you grasp a few underlying principles and attitudes, you will be better prepared to lead a small group.
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The Three Seasons of a Small Group
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 More3 Types of “Almost” Disciples
Most Christians today stop well short of the “full circle” picture Jesus had in mind for his followers.
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Helping Groups Move Forward
A short video on how to keep groups moving toward their ultimate goal.
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Involving Others in Follow-up Conversations
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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Bad Answers to Good Questions
What to do when someone answers a discussion question in a way that is not quite right.
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Encouraging Quiet People to Share in Groups
How to encourage quieter people to participate in small group discussions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Create a Caring Group
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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The Maturity Myth
A lot of Christians don’t feel qualified to make disciples. They think they have to mature first and become more spiritual. But that’s a myth.
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