We encourage you to engage in real life & faith conversations with people who you already have relationships with, whether it’s friends, neighbors, or co-workers. Choose a few questions from the list we've compiled to help you get started.
Icebreakers
- What was the best part of your week so far? What was something that created a challenge?
- What would your perfect day look like?
- If you were giving someone a tour of your hometown, where would you show them and why is it significant?
- What’s something you want to do that you have never done before?
- What is your favorite way to spend your free time?
- At what time of day are you at your best?
- Where is your favorite place in the world?
- What is your favorite snack to eat on a road trip?
- What is the most memorable gift you’ve ever received?
- What is one quality you wish the world had more of?
- Who is your favorite person?
- If you had to eat the same food every day, what would it be?
- What is the last thing that made you laugh?
- What is something you’ve done recently that you are proud of?
- Who would you call if you’re going through a hard time?
- What is your most valued quality in a friend?
- Tell us an embarrassing story about yourself.
- What is one unusual quirk you have?
- What is a recurring dream you’ve had?
- What are 3 things or activities that give you life?
- What’s something in your house you want to get rid of but can’t?
- What is the biggest way you've changed since you were a child? In what way are you still the same?
- What is one of your biggest pet peeves?
- What is something other people love that you don’t like at all?
- What is one favorite activity from childhood that you wish you could do now?
- What is a unique role you have in your family?
- How are you doing, really?
- What is a hard earned lesson from your life?
Gratitude
- What are the easy, uncomplicated things that you’re thankful for this season?
- What are some of the more unexpected or surprising gifts of this past year?
- Even in the midst of gratitude, is there something you’re longing for?
- Is there someone you need to show appreciation for this week? Who would that be and why?
Reflection
- What is a lie you are fighting not to believe?
- What is something you feel like quitting?
- What is something that you are learning right now?
- Who in your life has helped you grow in your faith?
- What is something you wish you could let go of?
- Do you feel peaceful right now? Why or why not?
- What is the biggest struggle you’ve ever faced?
Name some people who have been influential mentors in your life. - Who has changed your life for the better?
- What is one thing we don't know about you that you think we should know?
- What is taking up most of your time in life right now?
- Did you ever feel pressure to take a certain path in life? Did you choose to follow that path?
- Was there a time you felt the need to stand up against authority?
- Are you someone who can accept advice, or do you mostly need to experience it yourself?
- If life were to end now, would you be happy with what you’ve done in life until now?
- Do you think regrets can be a good thing?
- What are you most proud of from this past year?
- Where did you see God show up over the last year?
- In what areas of life do you need a fresh start?
- What is one thing you hope stays the same in the next year?
Relationships
- Have your friendships changed in the past several years? In what ways?
- Finish this sentence: I hesitate to open up when ________.
- Do you ever feel expectations from others that you cannot live up to?
- How has busyness impacted your relationships? What do you wish was different?
- What are 2-3 things you do every week that you could invite someone to be a part of to build community into your life?
- Do you have any opinions or beliefs that differ from your family?
- What group of people do you feel most passionate about helping?
- What tends to be your first reaction when conflict comes up?
- What is one thing that keeps you from being truly authentic with others?
Getting to Know God
- Who is God to you? What do you feel when you think about Him?
- Which characteristics of God are comforting to you? Are there any that are intimidating to you? Why or why not?
- What keeps you from spending time with God and getting to know Him more? What’s one thing you can do this week to overcome that?
- How has prayer affected your life? What does it look like in your life right now?
- Do you ever feel like God is silent? When you struggle to feel close to God, what do you know to be true?
- How comfortable are you with the Bible?
- What is something you’d like to study more about?
- How have you seen the effects of sin and brokenness in your own life?
- What things do you look to for comfort and peace?
- Is there anything holding you back from fully trusting God? If so, what is it?
- How would you describe your relationship with God?
- What makes you feel closer to God?
- What problems or dissatisfaction have you been trying to fix on your own?
- How has God changed your faith in circumstances where your situation didn’t change?
- In what area is God calling you to repentance?
- What are you learning about God and yourself right now?
- Is it easy for you to see God as a loving father? Why or why not?
- What do you need prayer for the most?
- Where are you seeing God work in your life right now?
Growing in Your Faith
- Who is God showing you to extend more love and grace to?
- Describe a life changing moment (positive or negative). How did it redefine your sense of identify and purpose?
- If you could do anything for God and you were not afraid, what would you do?
- Where does it feel risky to give God control?
- What are you most anxious or worried about right now?
- Is it hard to believe God is always with you? Have you always felt that way? Why or why not?
- What is something you could celebrate about someone in your group that they may not acknowledge on their own?
- What tends to be your biggest barrier to consistency in your faith?
- What would it look like for you to take your individual gifts and personality and use it for God’s purpose?
- Name a time someone held you accountable for something and how it impacted you.
- What would it look like in your life to have accountability? How would it benefit you?
- How has your pride gotten in the way of your growth?
- Do you find it difficult to be at church consistently? What has helped and hurt your efforts?
- Do you find a chance to rest very often? What does sabbath rest look like for you?
- What wrong motivations do you struggle with when serving others?
- What are some things that have prevented you from serving others in the past?
- What is a spiritual tradition you have or have wanted?
- What prayer have you been praying the longest?
- As you grow older, what is one quality you hope to retain?
- When was a time when someone showed you a deep compassion/love like Jesus?
Sharing Your Faith
- What are your spheres of influence? (city, workplace, home, etc). What are the most pressing needs you see?
- What would you miss out on if you didn't invest in relationships?
- What keeps you from sharing God with other people?
- Do you feel qualified to disciple someone? Why or why not?
- What is one thing you’ve learned about God through your experiences that other people might need to hear?