Building as a TeamUse this activity, from Group's Bible Sense: I Peter: Standing Firm in Jesus, to discuss how both leading and following are needed to build God’s kingdom. Break your group into subgroups of 4-5, and give each subgroup a 1-foot square piece of... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Finding CourageTry this activity from Learn It Live It Bible Studies® to get your group thinking about the importance of courage in the Christian life. Give everyone a pencil and a piece of paper. Ask group members to write down one abnormal fear each of them have.... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Mothers' Day DinnerMen are good at a lot of things. Really -- it's true. But remembering holidays, being romantic, and focusing completely on their wives... well, sometimes a reminder can be quite helpful. And your small group can help make that reminder into a special... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
If You Can't Serve Them, Join Them -- THEN Serve ThemNot every service idea your small group does has to originate within your group, or "compete with other things going on in town." With spring now in full force, why not have the best of both worlds, and have your group get out and support others... Likes [0]Comments [1] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Cruising AroundCars. We all have them. We all need them. For many of us, they're one of the biggest investments we have. And yet most of us forget about them within a minute of turning them off. At least until something goes wrong. So why not show some practical... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Second (or Third) Parents for a DayIt's no secret that many of our kids are growing up in single-family homes, and that even where both parents are present, responsibilities often prevent them from giving kids the time and attention they crave. Your small group can provide a day of fun... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Town FestivalMany communities hold annual (sometimes even seasonal) town festivals, and many of them are open to civic groups of all kinds. Use the day as an opportunity for your small group to serve and get to know others in your town. Make arrangements with the... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences