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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What Is a Christian Baby Dedication?

A Christian baby dedication is a beautiful ceremony of commitment, but what does it actually mean for your family? Discover the biblical roots of this tradition, how it involves the church community, and why it’s a powerful step in your child’s spiritual journey.

Principles of Parenting (Series)

This series inspired by Paul David Tripp’s 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family, helps parents trade pressure and control for a gospel-centered vision of parenting as faithful ambassadors of God’s grace.

Is My Old Nature Destroyed When I Become a Christian?

When you become a Christian, you are a new creation, yet the struggle with sin remains. This article explores the biblical tension between your dead “old nature” and the lingering habits of the flesh, offering hope for your spiritual journey.

What Is Good Friday?

Good Friday is the day Christians remember the death of Jesus Christ. Learn why this day of suffering is actually the ultimate demonstration of God’s love and the key to our salvation.

How Do I Help Another Believer Struggling with Sin?

When a fellow Christian falls into sin, our job isn’t to judge—it’s to help them find the way back. Discover the biblical steps for approaching a friend with humility and speaking the truth in love.

What Is My Role in Sanctification?

Sanctification isn’t something that just happens to you; it’s a partnership with God. Learn how your daily choices and habits help you grow more like Jesus.