Are you regularly introducing new people into your groups? (If not, you have to question yourself, why not?!) A sign of healthy groups are one that invite new people into the mix regularly. Whether just visiting, as a mixer or formally bringing someone into the fold, having visitors should be happening more regularly that you already do, right?

In any case, ministry leaders and pastors should be always thinking about how to reduce the friction of getting to know one another in your groups.

Otherwise, your groups will probably stay compartmentalized into several sub-groups. It might be by age, ethnic background, etc. But it happens.

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Whether you agree or not, part of your job is to help people get to know each other. Whenever a new person comes into your group, it is a great time to use some icebreakers.

If you don’t have a bunch of simple icebreaker activities for your youth group already, there are plenty of resources out there to find some good ones. Books like Ice Breakers Ahead compile some of the better interactive ice breaker games.

What ice breakers have you used successfully in your ministry? Please share with us in the comments section below!