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31 Great Icebreaker Questions for Introductions

Cyndee Ownbey — Wed, 31 May 2023 23:12:01 +0000

“Alright, everybody go around the room and introduce yourself.” “Please tell us a little about yourself – how many kids you have, your husband’s name, and how long you’ve been attending First Baptist Church.” Sigh. My eyes always gloss over by the time the fourth person shares. Six kids. Four years. Two boys. What’s her…

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Icebreaker: The Great Candy Pass

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 23 May 2023 21:55:41 +0000

In need of a quick icebreaker to get your group warmed up? The Great Candy Pass is one of my most popular icebreaker games. It’s quick and easy to pull together. Just grab a bag of mints, print the questions, and you are ready to go! Side note: If you’re looking for The Great Christmas…

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Road Trip Icebreaker Game

Cyndee Ownbey — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:02:38 +0000

A few weeks ago, our women’s ministry team took a road trip to check out a retreat venue and do some planning for next year. We had a great time and a large part of the fun was the 3 ½ drive each way. There’s something special about road trips, whether you’re riding with family…

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8 Great Team-Building Icebreaker Games

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:45:00 +0000

Icebreakers are a quick and easy option for building rapport among your team members. Team-building icebreakers invite team members: To share interesting information about themselves To discover how well they know one another Allow for a break from the serious work at hand Give your group a reason to laugh and play together The best…

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Icebreaker: Would she rather?

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:45:00 +0000

How well do you know the women on your women’s ministry team or in your small group? Uncover just how well you know your team or group members with this brand-new, original icebreaker game, “Would she rather?” Does Suan prefer to cook or clean? Would Tonja rather drink coffee or tea? Which would Donna prefer…

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The Best Small Group Icebreaker Games

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:45:52 +0000

With so many great icebreaker games on the site, leaders often ask which are the best small group icebreaker games. While I try to include directions for small and large groups, team leaders, small group leaders, and Bible study leaders often need an icebreaker that’s tailored to a smaller group size. If you’re looking for…

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Retreat Icebreaker: Knit Together

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:45:49 +0000

Getting the women at your retreat or conference to try new things and break free from their friend circle (cliques) can be a challenge. We can fuss and encourage our women to sit with someone new and spend some time alone with God from the front of the room, but often those requests fall on…

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Icebreaker: Night at the Museum

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:45:46 +0000

The Icebreaker: Night at the Museum is a brand-new, original icebreaker game. This spring I was asked to lead some icebreaker games during the welcome reception of a conference at which I would be speaking. It was an easy “Yes!” Rather than just recycle or tweak one of the games from the site, I decided…

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How to Determine the Best Icebreaker for Your Event

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:00:33 +0000

Recently my sister sent me a text asking if I could send her an icebreaker idea for their next women’s ministry meeting. I peppered her with questions about her event and its set-up. What’s the purpose of the event? What’s the event theme? How many women will there be? How will they be seated? Do…

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Icebreaker Game: Paul or Princess

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:00:36 +0000

Today I’ve got a great icebreaker game idea you can adapt for the end of a Bible study, small group study, or retreat. It was a big hit with our Bible study girls! Some of you may be aware of my very strict no Bible games rule (you can read about it here). This is…

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