We host this event on a monthly basis, and it’s called Praise, Edification, Activities, Relaxation and Laughter with Sisters… PEARLS for short. This is the perfect event to share the gifts God has given you with the other ladies in your ministry. It is based on Malachi 3:16-17. Materials We keep this simple since this is […]
Icebreaker: Some of My Best Friends are Flakes
Objective Interaction, mixing, chatting, laughing, creativity and fun for a Christmas gathering, meeting, dinner, retreat etc. Materials White sheets of copy paper Instructions Give each woman a sheet of white paper with the instruction that they are to create the best snowflake that they can. Here’s the catch, they only can use their hands – […]
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: 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: Find Your Shoe Group
Objective Fun way to get relaxed and meet other women, moves your around the room. Instructions MC announces, “Find women with similar favorite shoe type”…sneakers, sandals, High heels. Very chaotic but fun! Better with a large group. Introduce each other within the group. Requires 5-10 minutes. Submitted by Nancy Buck, Piedmont, SC
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: Silly Slipper Contest
Objective Fun activity for retreat, especially in the evening after a long session. Materials Ask each women to bring their favorite pair of bedroom slippers. Instructions At the end of a retreat, it’s often a great idea to bring your whole group of women together for a special closing. Sometimes, this is a spiritually focused […]
Icebreaker: Balloon Blast
Objective This activity is always a hit and encourages every woman to join in the fun. Materials Balloons, paper, pen, basket Instructions Balloons make great decorations. They make even better icebreakers! Grab a few balloons and make a list of fun activities to make for a fun introduction to the women in your group. Write […]
Icebreaker: Team Builder – It’s in the Bag
Objectives Every women’s ministry team needs time for training and team building. This icebreaker provides a simple way for getting your women to think and play as a team and not just a group of individuals. Materials Bags filled with random objects…usually three or more objects. Instructions Divide into small groups of three to four. […]
Icebreaker: Poetry in Motion
Objective To have women get to know one another and work together. Materials Poster board, markers Instructions This activity is best suited to groups that can be divided into smaller groups of 4-6 women each. You will need one poster board for each of these groups of women. Number each poster board (1, 2, 3, […]
