Be prepared for noise and chaos, with half of the group shouting and the other half trying to listen out for the correct voice to follow! A great way to introduce the topic of discipleship and following the Good Shepherd.
No Prep Games for Church Groups
Using games for your ministry meetings does not necessarily require a lot of preparation.
Here are some simple games you can play that requires no more preparation than perhaps grabbing some plastic cups from your pantry, or a bag of M&M’s from the convenience store.
You may also like to visit our shop for some Bible card and board games that you can stock up at home or in your ministry supplies closet. These games are created with both families and churches in mind. They are not only incredibly fun, but are also great, handy tools for opening spiritual conversations and learning about the Bible!
In this unusual variation of soccer, players can only move around like crabs, with hands and feet on the floor and bodies facing upwards. Use this game to teach about running the good race.
Play an advanced version of Simon Says, where pairs of players have to hold a balloon between their backs. Use this game to teach about submitting to authority.
Blindfolded participants are led through an obstacle course by a sighted partner. An excellent team building game with a lesson on being part of a Christian community. You can also use this game to teach about the Holy Spirit.
Find creative ways to squeeze as many people as possible on a piece of newspaper that gets smaller with each round. Use this game to introduce the story of Jesus’ birth, to teach about getting along with difficult people or as a teambuilding game.
