Materials
Enough sturdy chairs for all participants to sit in a circle
Icebreaker Description
In this high energy icebreaker, youth learn a lot of fun facts about each other pertaining to the things that they have never done.
Preparation
Place enough chairs in a circle to have one chair for each person then remove one chair.
Icebreaker Activity
Fred had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital, near death. The family called their preacher to stand with them.
As the preacher stood next to the bed, Fred’s condition appeared to deteriorate and he motioned frantically for something to write on. The pastor lovingly handed him a pen and a piece of paper, and Fred used his …
“Leadership is influence, the ability of one person to influence others. One man can lead others only to the extent that he can influence them to follow his lead.”(31)The Mississippi River was flooding its banks and the waters were rising around his house. The waters had gotten to the level of the front porch where the man was standing. Some in a rowboat came by and called to him, “Hop in and I’ll take you to high ground.”
He replied, “No, my God will save me!”
The river …
Materials
Optional: Enough chairs for all participants to sit in a circle
Icebreaker Description
In this icebreaker, youth must avoid saying the number seven as part of any number or any multiple of the number 7
Preparation
Seat everyone in a circle- either on the ground or in chairs.
Icebreaker Activity
1. Begin counting. When the number seven or any …
The teacher asked her class what each wanted to become when they grew up. A chorus of responses came from all over the room. “A football player,” “A doctor,” “An astronaut,” “The president,” “A fireman,” “A teacher,” “A race car driver.”
Everyone that is, except Tommy. The teacher noticed he was sitting there quiet and still. So she said to …
Back Your Ideas
B e enthusiastic about what you are doing
A pproval of your superiors (i.e. pastor, etc) must be obtained
C omplete your homework so that you have everything worked out in advance
K now where you are going
There are a few who still not follow because:
E ncourage you to wait until the time is right…
Once there was a time, according to legend, when Ireland was ruled by a king who had no son. The king sent out his couriers to post notices in all the towns of his realm. The notices advised that every qualified young man should apply for an interview with the king as a possible successor to the throne. However, all …
When communicating with your youth leaders, try to avoid the following:
By Passing
Allness
Guess Proneness