Small Group Activities

SUGGESTIONS FOR SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES

Prayer for relatives.
Bring family photos.
Eat together.
Two games: Ungame and Reunion.
Invite another group for social activity.
Praise time.
Hot seat—in response to need.
- for their DTS expectations.
- for words of knowledge and prophecy.
How to promote discussion
- always have notes present.
- during break go through question sheet and ask one or two.
- ask specific questions.
- guide it. Don’t let it run itself.
- enlist their help.
- know where you are going.
- write questions down during the lecture.
- make notes during the lecture.
- questions need to be wide to stimulate; find needs etc.
- ask: “What do you expect from the DTS?” “Do you have any questions?”
- Don’t have to answer all questions.“What does the Bible say?”
- Be relaxed to reduce tension, anxiety.
- get all to share.
- use humour and your own character.
- don’t over press introverts, start with extroverts. Could ask more impersonal questions to start.
- don’t ask questions that require Yes/No answers.
- ask them how they feel about sharing their needs.
Skit night—do something together as a group.
Meet outside and go for a walk.
Ask yourself questions: “How can I get the members of the group to think of the others?”—play angels and mortals.
Role play.