Casual questions create an inviting atmosphere and provide insight into what's important to people. Choose ONE question each week to get your Alpha guests talking, laughing and sharing before discussion time. Each question relates to the weekly topic.
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Week 1 - Is there more to life than this?
Please refer to the Alpha Team Guide for details about the 4 icebreakers (Name Game, Desert Island Game, Coming on Alpha?, Ask God One Question).
Week 2 - Who is Jesus?
If you could be any animal for a day, which one would you pick and why?
Tell us about a TV show, movie, or podcast that you love.
What (if any) is the story behind your name?
Week 3 - Why did Jesus die?
What's the best gift you ever received and why was it so meaningful?
Tell us about an adult/mentor who influenced your life in a positive way.
Share about a time you gave away/let go of something valuable but it was worth it.
Week 4 - How can I have faith?
Tell us about a time you took a leap of faith or tried something new. How did it go?
Describe your dream job (or adventure) and what that would look like.
What would you consider a great compliment from someone who just met you?
Week 5 - Why and how do I pray?
What is one of your current fears or phobias?
When you're really stressed out, what helps you calm down and find peace?
Briefly share about something on your mind that's been worrying you lately.
Week 6 - Why and how should I read the Bible?
Tell us about one of your favourite books (or speakers) that you recommend.
Have you ever received a note/love letter/email that still impacts your life today?
What’s a daily discipline you’ve built, and how did it become a habit?
Week 7 - How does God guide us?
If you could have a personal assistant take care of one task a day for you, what job would you choose to have them do?
Tell us about a time you got really lost and how you found your way again.
Where do you go for advice and why? (person or resource)
Alpha Weekend / Time Away -
Who is the Holy Spirit? What does he do? How can I be filled? How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
What are two weekend activities that you consider "fun"?
Share two ways that you are like your mom (or dad).
Tell us about a goal or dream you would like to achieve in the future.
Week 8 - How can I resist evil?
Tell us about one of the scariest moments in your life!
Have you ever had anything valuable stolen or taken away? Tell us about it.
What do you miss most about your childhood?
Week 9 - Why and how should I tell others?
What's one piece of advice you would give to your younger self, if you could?
Tell us about a time someone’s enthusiasm convinced you to try something you were hesitant about.
What was the last "good news" that you shared with someone? (eg. work, family, health, etc.)
Week 10 - Does God heal today?
When was your last hospital visit, and what brought you there?
Do you know anyone who has been healed miraculously? Tell us about it.
What’s one area of your life where you’d be open to God’s healing?
Week 11 - What about the church?
Tell us about any groups/teams you belonged to (or would like to) and why.
Share about a family or cultural tradition that is meaningful to you.
Who is someone you consider family (not a blood relative), and what makes them special to you?
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