Objective To easily meet those in the group. Materials Lists, pencils, people Instructions Have each person write a list of descriptive phrases about themselves (is wearing black shoes, has blue eyes, lived out of the country, etc.). Take the list (made about yourself) around the room and find people who fit each description. The first to finish […]
Icebreaker: Birthday Partner
Objectives To get a group of people mingling with one another in an easy and laid back atmosphere and at the same time learn something they may have in common with someone they did not know. Materials Name tags and index cards with pens. Instructions Have all participants put their first name on their name […]
Icebreaker: Blessing Notes
Objective To deepen relationships through spiritual conversations Materials Business-card sized colorful paper or cardstock Instructions On the colorful paper, write questions for the women to answer. These questions can be related to the class or study, or they can be more general questions that will spark conversation. Some samples are: What is your most recent […]
Icebreaker: Autograph Scavenger Hunt
Objective Meet new people and find out something unique about them. Materials Pen or pencil and scavenger hunt form (already printed) Instructions Each person has 15 minutes to get the autographs of someone in the room who can answer YES to anything on the list but they can only sign once. For example, you have […]
Icebreaker: Bizarre Facts
Objective To encourage women to showcase their creative side with their sisters. Materials Index cards, black ink pens Instructions Develop questions for any variety of colors and numbers. For example: What color is the letter “X”? What sound does the color “X” make? What does the letter “X” smell like? What sound does the letter “X” make? […]
Icebreaker: Treasure Trio
Objective Good questions create good conversation. Most of us settle for small talk, but one of the goals of women’s ministry is to create real connections that surpass the superficial. This icebreaker doesn’t require any planning, any materials or even any creative thinking. But it will get your women to talk about what really matters. […]
Icebreaker: ABC’s of Me
Objective One of the best challenges you can give to a group of women is to ask them to share something positive about themselves. It might make them squirm, but this is a great exercise to encourage women to speak (and think) the best about themselves. Instructions Ask the first woman in the group to […]
Icebreaker: Who Fits?
Objectives It’s always fun to learn about the ways we are different from those we associate with on a regular basis. It’s just as fun to learn about how we are alike as well. This group activity provides a sneak peek on both counts. Materials Pens and paper. Instructions Begin by making a list of […]
Icebreaker: How Embarrassing!
Objectives To laugh together, relate to each other, to show our vulnerabilities to each other. Instructions Have each woman tell about one of her most embarrassing moments. Submitted by Debi Ross, Mt. View Baptist, Antioch, TN
Icebreaker: Break the Ice Bingo
Objective To meet new women and learn some surprising facts at the same time. Materials Create “bingo” cards with items listed in the squares that women might ask another woman when getting to know her. Provide a “free” space in the middle. Everyone will need a pen or pencil. Instructions Bingo card squares should contain […]
