12 Ideas To Cultivate Relationships Inside and Outside of Group Meetings

  1. Bring extra snacks for more intentional social time.

  2. Do weekly dinner instead of snacks to start your group meeting.

  3. Intentionally connect with guests or ask about life updates during social time at the beginning of your meeting.

  4. Do “Show and Tell” with your group, sharing about 5-10 items.

  5. Have everyone in the group answer a list of questions to get to know each other better.

  6. Do a social gathering or activity on a normal group meeting night.

  7. Have one gender watch kids together while the other gender goes out together.

  8. Trade weekly prayer request cards with a prayer partner.

  9. Pray for and call a group member during your commute.

  10. Share comments in YouVersion Bible Reading Plan each day.

  11. Text a verse or Bible reading take away in your group text each day.

  12. Invite people to join you in your life routines or hobbies or projects.