Archive for Small Group Ideas

Small Group Questions on Family

Apr 22, 2010 View Comments by Eric Gallagher

We have been focusing on small groups very heavily in our youth group lately.  Some weeks we have just a quick small group meeting without any lesson or teaching for the night.  This is something I put together to generate discussion among the group.  Can be used for brand new small groups or veteran small [...]

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Spit It Out Junior! – Small Group Icebreaker

Apr 20, 2010 View Comments by Eric Gallagher

This youth ministry small group activity is a great way to crack open a quiet group.  It does take a little preparation but is well worth it. Materials Needed – Cut out instructions for each person. Instructions: This small group activity is fairly simple.  Here are your instructions. Have group come up with one noun [...]

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Skit Improv Lines – Creative youth group skits from scratch

Apr 15, 2010 View Comments by Eric Gallagher

I recently led a retreat for a confirmation class and was wanting to try something a little bit different with skits.  Retreatant led skits are becoming a bigger thing for me because I am learning how much it builds teams and opens people up a little quicker.  It also brings out some gifts of acting, [...]

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Youth Group Discussion Journals

Apr 13, 2010 View Comments by Eric Gallagher

Each week we give the youth 10-15 minutes to write.  Typically more time is allowed if needed, but that is the allotted time that youth are asked to write.  They are given a blank journal…

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Rosary Couples – Small Group Idea

Mar 16, 2010 View Comments by Eric Gallagher

These youth ministry small group ideas are just quick little things you can do with a small group to mix things up a bit. Rosary Couples As an activity to start the small group meeting have everyone break in to two or three people, give them a rosary, instructions on how to say the rosary, [...]

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