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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Abraham Lincoln did not grow up in a traditional church environment, yet the Bible became the most significant literary and moral influence on his life. As he navigated the profound crises of the American Civil War, Scripture provided the framework for his political...

How Did Lincoln’s View of Slavery Change Over Time?

Abraham Lincoln’s perspective on slavery shifted significantly during the Civil War. Explore how his engagement with biblical principles helped transform his view from political containment to a moral commitment to total emancipation.

How Did the Bible End Slavery?

Abolitionists challenged the defense of slavery by highlighting the Bible’s core message of freedom and justice. Explore how they used Scripture to argue against the inhumanity of the slave system.

How Did Slaveholders Twist Scripture to Justify Slavery?

Many slaveholders historically misused Scripture to protect their interests, ignoring the core message of the gospel. Explore how they twisted the Bible and how we can avoid similar errors today.

What Were the Main Sacrifices on the Day of Atonement?

The Day of Atonement was the ultimate “spiritual reset” for Israel. Explore the meaning behind the two goats and the high priest’s ritual, and see how Jesus fulfilled it all.

Why Did God Require Animal Sacrifice?

From a modern perspective, the Old Testament temple looks like a place of carnage. But there’s a beautiful, redemptive reason for all that blood. Learn how the sacrificial system paved the way for Jesus.