How to Help Your Teen Become a Mentor
One of the best ways to help your teen grow in his or her faith is to move them toward a mentoring relationship. Try these 4 simple steps to make that happen.
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Questions for Grieving
It’s important to talk through grief. Here are some questions that can help.
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5 Things to Do When a Loved One Dies
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is confusing and disorienting. Use these five simple steps as a guide for moving forward.
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God’s Promises to Us Today
God’s amazing promises are available to anyone who puts their trust in Jesus Christ.
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How to Use the Teacher Notes for Kids Church
The “Teacher Notes” page in each week’s KC packet helps teachers prepare and lead in the classroom experience.
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Don’t Be Friends with Poisonous People! (Kids)
Poison is stuff in your house that can really hurt you if you eat it or drink it. Did you know the Bible says you should stay away from people who are poisonous?
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4 Keys to a Strong Coaching Ministry
There are four foundational truths that we must embrace to have a strong coaching ministry.
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Worship Training #3: Maximize Your Gift
If you’re on or leading a worship team, it’s in part because you have some musical ability and skill. But, while you already have some level of competency, it’s important to always seek to maximize your ability for the glory of God.
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Worship Training #2: Be An Authentic Worshipper
As a member of the worship team, it is essential to be a worshipper yourself. In this lesson we are going to look at why it is important that we authentically give God the praise he deserves both on and off the stage.
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Worship Training #1: Draw Others to Jesus
In order to lead worship effectively, you have to understand your most fundamental role, which is to draw people’s eyes to the glory and grace of God so they can respond in worship.
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Don’t Speak Poisonous Words! (Kids)
Have you ever said this: “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It’s not true! Words can be poisonous.
Read MoreHow to Lead a Devotional
You’ve been asked to share a devotional at your youth group, men’s breakfast, or women’s Bible study. Here’s how.
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Don’t Drink Poisonous Thoughts! (Kids)
Poison is all around us – not just the kind that can hurt our bodies, but the kind that can hurt the way we think. Here are three kinds of poisonous thoughts…
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The Holy Spirit and the Bible – 1 Corinthians 2
Not only do the words of the Bible have their origin in the Holy Spirit, but the Holy Spirit is also active illuminating the Bible as people it.
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How to Use Your Team Meeting Planner
Your leadership team meeting is too important to just wing it. Use the Team Meeting Planner to help you keep your team on track with what matters most.
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How to Use Your Group Schedule Planner
Every time your group meets is a precious opportunity! This worksheet will help you keep your team stay focused and prepared for maximizing every one of your group’s meetings and events.
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Does God Always Keep His Promises?
Does God keep his promises to us? If so, how does that work in our lives?
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How to Overcome Worry
Does worry actually ever change anything for the better? Not really.
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Bible Themes: Light and Darkness
Throughout the Bible, the words “light” and “darkness” are used metaphorically to convey deep spiritual truths. The way these words are used give us some interesting insights into salvation.
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Qualities of Good Coaches
As you have opportunity to coach others in ministry – whether small group leaders or any other role – keep these qualities in mind.
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The Sinful Nature vs. the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5
Galatians 5 makes a vivid contrast between two forces vying for control of our choices in life: the Holy Spirit and the sinful nature.
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What Makes a Good Welcome and Dismissal?
Leading a gateway service is one of the most important roles for the weekend services. As a...
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What’s a Compelling Way to Talk with Others about Abortion?
Christian author Greg Koukl helps Christians to understand how to talk about the difficult issue of abortion today.
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9 Things Your Pastor Won’t Tell You About Mentoring
Ryan is a real-life guy who uses the pursueGOD.org resources to mentor a few guys at work. Here’s what he’s learned so far.
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