God Doesn't Use Cookie Cutters... but you will. Try this icebreaker to get your group members talking about the gifts God's given each of them. Use this to introduce Bible passages including 1 Corinthians 12; Romans 12:4-8, or Ephesians 4:1-16. You'll need: Cookie dough, cookie... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: icebreakers, spiritual gifts
Finding the Missing PiecesBefore your small group begins, set a simple jigsaw puzzle on a coffee table. Take two or three pieces and place them on the opposite side of the room. As your guests arrive, encourage them to help you build the puzzle. When it becomes apparent that... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: small group experiences, icebreakers, salvation
Identify YourselfFor this icebreaker, you'll need one small object for each person in you group -- such as a rock, coin, tissue, or pencil -- and a brown paper bag. Place all your items into the bag, and have chairs arranged in a circle before everyone arrives. Have... Likes [0]Comments [2] TAGS: ice breakers
Ping-Pong PopFor this icebreaker, you'll need masking tape, pencils, one plastic spoon and one Ping-Pong ball per person. To prepare for this game, divide your playing area in half by placing a masking tape strip across the middle of the floor. Distribute pencils... Likes [1]Comments [1] TAGS: ideas, ice breakers
Trading UpFor this icebreaker, you'll need a deck of cards. Shuffle the cards and deal four cards to each person. Tell players to look only at their own cards. Explain that when the game starts, players each have to trade their cards quickly with someone else... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, ice breakers
Pass the BeansEveryone has a special talent and unique experiences, but sometimes they are hidden, so no one else knows about them. The goal of this game is to reveal those gifts to the rest of the group. For this icebreaker, you'll need 15 dried beans per person.... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, ice breakers
Looking For…In this activity, players must follow instructions to form groups as quickly as they can. Explain that you will be calling out categories, and in 20 seconds or less they must join with others who fit the same description that they do -- so everyone... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, ice breakers