Objectives To grow with others in ministry (and life), you need to intentionally get to know each other better. Everyone changes, so there’s always something to learn. Use these ideas to invite people to share their lives and grow their relationships. COMMON GROUND Instructions Give women a category, then challenge them to find someone who […]
Icebreaker: Who Has My Shirt?
Objective You know the women in your ministry would give the shirt off their back for each other, but how well do they remember names? This icebreaker challenges women to move outside their comfort zone while accomplishing a task. Women will quickly meet each other at the start of a retreat and receive their t-shirt […]
Icebreaker: Hidden Handbag
Objective Get ladies laughing and comfortable with each other. This icebreaker is an ideal start to an event or retreat or at the beginning of a new Bible study or small group. This is even a great activity at a bridal or baby shower. Materials The only two items you need to provide is a […]
Icebreaker: What’s In a Name?
Objective To help your group learn everyone’s names and give a glimpse into personalities. Instructions Ask the women in the room to think of an item that begins with the first letter of their first name. For example, if your name is “Angie,” you could say “apple” or “alphabet.” Give everyone no more than 10 […]
Icebreaker: Speed Dating
Objective The women in your ministry may not be interested in speed dating but they may enjoy using the same technique to get to know other women in the ministry. This fun and fast-paced icebreaker encourages interaction and creativity, while generating connection. Materials Whistle (helps with crowd control among a group of talking women), one […]
Icebreaker: Never Have I Ever
Objective Get to know and connect with other women. Materials A sense of humor. Instructions Ask everyone to sit in a circle on chairs. If you have a large group, ask women to form smaller circles of 10 to 15 people. To start the icebreaker, each player holds all 10 fingers out in front of her. […]
Icebreaker: M & M Game
Objective To get to know others and connect people Materials M & M’s, chairs or sitting space Instructions Each person takes some M & M’s (not specified how many). Based on the color, the participant has to share something about herself. No eating until you share. Submitted by Jen Sherwood, Dorchester, MA
Icebreaker: Who Knew?
Objective The simplest things are often the most profound and sometimes even the most fun. This icebreaker is about as simple as it gets, yet it offers a delightful way for well acquainted groups to get to know each other a little better than they might have thought possible. It is an especially useful idea […]
Icebreaker: If Shoes Could Talk
Objective Get to know each other, laugh together and take a guess at who is the most discerning among your group. Materials Just the shoes on every woman’s feet! Instructions Your shoes have a story to tell. They might give away your penchant for running, fashion, comfort or desire to be a little taller. They […]
Icebreaker: Pass the Quarter
Objective With the help of a quarter, you can encourage your group of women to mingle and get to know each other a bit better. Simple activities like this one have a way of breaking down barriers and opening up opportunities to help women connect. Materials Just one quarter Instructions Secretly give one person a […]
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