Ideal for small teams, group studies, or personal growth, this study will equip you with the clarity, confidence, and relational tools to make Gospel conversations natural and effective.
Guided Conversations provides a concise, practical overview of the Step Up to Life method for guiding others toward genuine, life-changing faith in Jesus. In seven sessions, you’ll get to know Step Up to Life and explore the five steps—unconcerned, concerned, conviction, repentance, and saving faith.
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A study to help you . . .
Understand the Spiritual Journey
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Before you can guide others, you need to understand where people are in their journey with God. This clarity removes guesswork, reduces pressure, and allows you to ask thoughtful questions that meet people where they are.
Ask the Right Questions
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Confidence in sharing the Gospel isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about knowing what questions to ask, listening, and creating a safe space for honest conversation.
Partner with the Holy Spirit
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You are not the one responsible for changing hearts—God is. We’ll teach you how to recognize where God is already at work in someone’s life and how to walk alongside them.
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Details for Leaders
Each Guided Conversations session features a short 3–5 minute video designed to spark meaningful discussion around the Step Up to Life 5-step process. The series is intentionally short, focused, and actionable—ideal for small groups, Bible studies, or one-on-one discipleship settings.
Every session includes:
A 3–5 minute teaching video
A downloadable PDF study guide with a video summary and conversation prompt questions
We recommend allowing 30–45 minutes per session, with about five minutes to watch the video and the remaining time for open conversation. The printable study guides make it easy to lead even if you’ve never facilitated a group before—simply play the video, read the questions, and guide the group discussion.
Whether you’re leading a small group, mentoring one-on-one, or equipping your team for outreach, this study provides everything you need to help others grow in understanding and confidence as they walk step by step toward saving faith.
Meet the Teachers
LINCOLN MURDOCH
Lincoln Murdoch is a fourth generation pastor who has dedicated his life to mobilizing the local church and helping people grow in their faith. He has taught in more than 40 countries, guiding audiences through the steps that lead to lasting conversions and a deeper relationship with Jesus. Lincoln holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and leads a team of international ministry champions, equipping leaders and churches around the world.
NICK BANK, D.MIN.
With over 20 years of experience preaching and teaching the Bible, Dr. Nick Bank is passionate about introducing people to Jesus and helping them apply biblical truths in everyday life. He also mentors and trains church and ministry leaders around the world to grow as confident and effective ministers of the Word of God. Nick holds a Th.M. in Philosophy & Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and a D.Min. in Advanced Biblical Preaching/Homiletics from Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology, and has done extensive research and writing on pastoral longevity, emotional health, and church communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This series is for anyone who wants to grow in their ability to guide others toward genuine, saving faith in Jesus. It’s ideal for small group leaders, ministry volunteers, pastors, and anyone who wants to have meaningful spiritual conversations. Whether you are new to sharing your faith or have experience, the series provides practical tools to walk with others step by step.
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The five steps of the Step Up to Life process are:
Unconcerned: People who are spiritually dead or disinterested in God.
Concerned: Those who become aware that something is missing and start asking questions.
Conviction: People who recognize their sin and feel guilt for their wrongdoing.
Repentance: A heart-level turning from sin toward Christ.
Saving Faith: Total, all-in commitment to Jesus, surrendering control of life and trusting Him fully.
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When you set up your account and complete your purchase, you’ll gain immediate access to the Guided Conversations course materials. You’ll also receive an email from Step Up to Life with a link that will allow you to access the materials in the future, and you can access the class anytime by logging into your account on our website. (If you don’t receive this email within a couple minutes of purchase, please check your email spam/junk folders.)
The course videos are then available to you on any device with an internet connection, so it’s easy to engage with this study wherever your group meets.
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Yes! Each video comes with a study guide summary and conversation starter questions for your group to walk through together. These prompts are designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue and help your group learn how to have a conversation about your faith using the five-step process.
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We recommend completing Guided Conversations in 7 sessions of 30-45 minutes each. You can begin your group time by watching the lesson video, then discuss the accompanying questions together.
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Yes! The videos and discussion prompts are flexible for use in small groups, Bible studies, or one-on-one conversations. The guided discussion prompts allow your group to reflect, share personal experiences, and explore how each step applies to real-life situations.
Have specific questions about usage? Email us at info@stepuptolife.com.
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Step Up to Life provides a clear, non-confrontational roadmap for spiritual conversations. It shows you how to assess where someone is in their spiritual journey, ask meaningful questions, and guide them step by step without pressure or fear of rejection. The process takes the guesswork out of sharing faith and equips you to walk alongside others as God works in their hearts.
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After you purchase the study, you’ll need a stable Internet connection, a screen that everyone in your group can easily see, and audio capability to listen to the video. We also recommend printing off a copy of the accompanying study guide for each person in your group so they can follow along during the video and discussion.
Our Mission
We believe evangelism should never be about pressure, scripts, or clever lines, but about guiding people, listening to their heart posture, and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead them step-by-step.
Step Up to Life exists to empower followers of Jesus to share the Gospel in a way that’s simple, relational, and effective. We understand that many Christians want to help others encounter Jesus, but fear uncertainty or confrontation in the process. That’s why we develop practical resources that guide conversations along the pathway from spiritual indifference to saving faith.
Our vision is for individuals and ministries on every continent to be equipped with the five-step Gospel framework and confident in conversations about spiritual position and relationship with Jesus Christ.