Should a Parachurch Ministry Make Disciples?
Often, parachurch ministries don’t want to “step on the toes” of local churches when it comes to making disciples. But is this mindset missing something?
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Why We Should Track Discipleship Milestones
Tracking progress might seem forced, but consider that we always keep track of what truly matters in our lives or ministries.
Read MoreDealing with Affliction
We will all suffer affliction, and our perspective during it will affect both our lives and our ministries.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Stop Doing to Make More Disciples
Wouldn’t it be great if you could actually start doing less stuff and make more disciples? You can!
Read MoreThe Difference Between Hospitality and Entertaining
Some people confuse “entertaining” guests with biblical hospitality. But they are not the same thing, and it’s all a matter of our motives.
Read MoreHow Do You Keep Culture Consistent in a Multi-Site Church?
A multi-site model introduces unique challenges, like maintaining a consistent church culture.
Read MoreDealing with Ethnic Issues
How do you define “we”?
Read MoreSetting Up Your Church Org Chart
The church org chart for pastors using pursueGOD.org is nothing more than the pastor’s professional mentoring tree. Here’s what it might look like.
Read MoreYoung Pastor, Here’s What I Wish I’d Known
If you’re serving in ministry, click here to get some advice from those who have gone before you.
Read MoreHow Clarity Changes Everything in a Church
Church leaders need to take time to slow down and find clarity of vision for their ministries – then communicate it and implement it well.
Read More3 Keys to Developing a Multi-Ethnic Church
The church in heaven will be multi-ethnic. How can we begin to experience that in our churches here and now?
Read MoreSmall Group Ground Rules
If you want to have a great small group, there are a few ground rules that you need to follow. These will help you to treat each other with love and respect, and above all, to build trust in your group.
Read More3 Important Points for All Christian Small Groups
We cannot truly and fully live out the commands of the New Testament without developing Christian community. Christian community is not just about being “trendy” or being “on the cutting edge.” It’s about living out the NT’s vision of God’s people.
Read MoreInvolving 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.
Read MoreHow to Prep for a Group or Mentor Meeting
Get the most out of your small group or mentoring time by preparing for your conversation ahead of time. Here are four simple tips…
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Spiritual Disciplines for Pastors | Spiritual Formation for Pastors #6
Spiritual disciplines help pastors step out of incessant busyness to focus on being with God, not just working for God.
Read MoreHelping Groups Move Forward
A short video on how to keep groups moving toward their ultimate goal.
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Introducing Spiritual Formation | Spiritual Formation for Pastors #1
To survive in the long haul, pastors need to attend to their own spiritual formation, but this is as easy to neglect for pastors as for anyone.
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Student Leader Training: Who’s the Boss?
As a teenager, you have a lot of authority figures in your life, some good, maybe some not so good. In this lesson, we talk about how God deserves our respect, and if we want to respect him, we need to respect other authority figures as well.
Read MoreDealing 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.
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