Ice Breaker Questions for Lifegroup

Icebreaker Questions For LifeGroup Meetings

LifeGroup Leaders: Select 1 or 2 of the following items for discussion during the Icrebreaker session during LifeGroup meetings 

There's no need to start your church small group out with awkward silence.  Most everyone loves the chance to talk about themselves (even if other people need to go first!), so warm up your small group with a few of these fun and thought-provoking icebreaker questions.  

1. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

2. What three objects would you try and save if your house was burning down?

3. Name a gift you will never forget?

4. Does your name have a special meaning, and were you named after someone special?

5. What is the hardest thing you have ever done?

6. What was the best thing that happened to you?

7. If you had to do this week over again, what would you do differently?

8. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about God?

9. What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?

10. If you could ask Christ to change one problem in the world today, what would you like him to change?

11. What book, movie, or video have you seen/read recently that you would recommend? Why?

12. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

13. If I gave you $10,000, what would you spend it on?

14. If you could watch your favorite movie now, what would it be?

15. If you could talk to anyone in the world, who would it be?

16. If you could wish one thing to come true this year, what would it be?

17. If you could live in any period of history, when would it be?

18. If you could change anything about yourself, what would you change?

19. If you could have any question answered, what would it be?

20. If you could watch your favorite TV show now, what would it be?

21. If you could have any kind of pet, what would you have?

22. If you sat down next to Jesus, what would you talk about?

23. If money and time was no object, what would you be doing right now?

24. If you had one day to live over again, what day would you pick?

25. If you could eat your favorite food now, what would it be? If you could learn any skill, what would it be?

26. If you were sent to live on a space station for three months and only allowed to bring three personal items with you, what would they be?

27. What is one of your greatest achievements?

28. What activity helps you relieve stress?

29. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

30. What movie can you watch over and over again?

31. What's your biggest fear you've ever faced in your life?

32. If you could only pick three foods to eat for a month, which foods would you choose?

33. What's your favorite childhood board game?

34. If you could take a month to travel anywhere, where would you go?

35. If you could time travel, which period of time would you go back to visit?

36. What would you do with your 15 minutes of fame?

37. Which holiday is your favorite and why?

38. What was your favorite childhood bedtime story that you can still quote?

39. If you won the lottery, what are the first 3 things you would do with the money?

40. What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?

41. What is your favorite dessert?

42. What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

43. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Why?

44. Would you rather spend a year in space or living on a submarine?

45. What's the best vacation you have ever taken?

46. Rainy weekend and you are home alone. How do you spend your time?

47. What's your favorite season for outdoor activities?

48. You're at a make-your-own ice-cream bar. Which toppings do you choose?

49. Would you rather have a quiet dinner with a few friends, or party with 100 friends?

50. What's the best birthday or Christmas present you remember getting when you were a kid?

51. If you could learn any skill, what would it be?

52. What's the quality that people admire most about you?

53. What is the most annoying thing or habit that people do that you dislike?

54. What's the bravest thing you have ever done?

55. You just won a cruise to anywhere in the world! Where would you go?

56. Surprise parties: Love 'em or hate 'em?

57. What is your best recipe?

58. What is one of your childhood memories that you remember?

59. Who is the smartest person you know?

60. Who was one of your childhood role models?

61. What are three positive words that people often use to describe you?

62. A movie? A concert? A ball game? What is your favorite spectator activity?

63. What is an interesting fact about you that nobody in this room knows?

64. What is your favorite local restaurant?

65. What is one non-work related goal that you would like to achieve in the next five years?

66. What is your favorite tech toy — for work or play — that you can't live without?

67. Spring, summer, fall or winter: What's your favorite season and why?

68. What is something — a food or activity — that you tried reluctantly, and it turns out you like it?

69. Where were you born? What is an interesting fact about your hometown?

70. What's your favorite time of day: morning, afternoon, evening or late night?

71. What is part of your daily routine that you look forward to every day?

72. What is the story behind the time you went the longest without sleep?

73. What is a quirky or unusual fear that you have?

74. What's something in you house you want to get rid of but can't? (Please no naming your spouse or children!)

75. What is the biggest way you've changed since you were a child? In what way are you still the same?

76. If you are at the zoo, what animal do you enjoy watching most and why?

77. Have you ever bought something matching with someone or were forced by a family member to wear matching outfits?

78. What was your best/worst surprise?

79. What is one of your biggest pet peeves?

80. What was your first vehicle?

81. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up and why?

82. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

83. What has been your favorite road trip or vacation?

84. How would you describe your favorite meal — appetizer, drink, entree and/or dessert?

85. If they were to make a documentary about your life, what would be your favorite scene?

86. What is one fictional character that you wish was a real person?

87. What is an item of clothing you wore over and over as a kid?

88. If you had to do your prom or wedding over again, what would you change? (Besides your date or spouse!)

89. What is the messiest job you've ever had or the biggest mess you've ever cleaned up? (If you are eating, you may want to save this question for last.)

90. What movie or book does everyone love that you don't like at all?

91. It's Friday night after a terribly busy week, how do you spend it?

92. What is one favorite activity from childhood you wish you could do now?

93. What is your favorite mode of transportation: plane, train, automobile, bike or boat?

94. What is the most unique thing you have every ordered online or had to go shopping to find?

95. What is a home project, craft or hobby that you tried that didn't go so well?

96. Who has been a spiritual hero in your life?

97. What's one unique role you had in the family you were brought up in? (For example: oldest, baby, funny person, organizer, peacemaker, black sheep.)

98. If you got something spiritual tattooed on your body, what it would be and what would it symbolize? If you already have a spiritual tattoo, why did you get it? What does it symbolize?

99. If you are married, what was the moment you knew you were in love with your spouse? If you are single, what's an important trait you look for in a partner?

100. What is something important a grandparent or older mentor taught you?

101. What book or story has had the biggest impact on you (aside from the Bible)?

102. In the Bible, God give some figures "new names." What would you want your new name to be and why? (These can be characteristics, something funny or even just a favorite name with a good association.)

103. What is one spiritual tradition you have or always have wanted to have in your life or family?

104. What is one worship song or lyric that has really spoken to your heart?

105. What is a comfort item you had as a child or something you loved about your bedroom that comforted you?

106. Even if you have moved a lot, everyone has a "heart home." What is that place for you?

107. Take a minute to brag about yourself. What is one accomplishment people might not know about that makes you proud?

108. If you were going on a spiritual retreat, what three things (besides your Bible) would you take and why?

109. What would your perfect day look like?

110. John 14:2 tells us "My Father's house has many rooms …" What would your heavenly room be like? 

111. What is a hard-learned lesson from your life?

112. What prayer have you been praying the longest? Alternately, what prayer has been answered for you recently?

113. If you could ask Jesus to change one problem in the world today, which problem would you pick?

114. Tell us about the most inspirational thing you have experienced (Bible verse, artwork, book, nature, person)?

115. What is a memorable quote or scripture verse that has changed you?

116. As you grow older, what is one quality you hope to retain (besides a sound mind)?

117. What is a trip or experience that had a big spiritual impact on you and why?

118. Finish this sentence, "In order for a small group to feel safe, I need …"

119. Think about your best spiritual friend. What do they do to encourage you?

120. When was a time when someone showed you deep compassion/love like Jesus?

121. A favorite icebreaker is putting one person on the "hot seat" (with their permission) and asking them a series of questions quickly, such as:

• What is your favorite road trip snack?

• Three apps on your phone you can't live without?

• What is one thing you are passionate about?