Me, Myself and I | Sabotage #1
As you pursue your goals and dreams for the new year, don’t sabotage them by focusing only on yourself.
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Category: Articles
Transitions in Worship
Transitions in a worship set can make the difference between a mediocre worship experience or a great worship experience.
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Worship Leading: Selecting Song Keys
One of the main jobs of a worship leader is to decide what keys to do the songs in each time their team plays. Picking keys may not seem like a huge deal, but in actuality, picking a keys will make a big difference in the worship service.
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Healthy Worship Team Expectations
Without expectations, a worship team will fall far short of what they are capable of. However, with too rigid or unrealistic expectations, a team will crumble. These simple steps will help you make sure you are not on either extreme.
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Worship Team Conduct
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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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?
Read MoreHow to Win at Everything
At church, at work, with money, and more – what does it really mean to win as a Christian?
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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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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Other Believers Help us Honor God
If you want to live a life that honors God, you’re going to need help. As human beings, we need help from other followers of Jesus.
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