Main Point: Knowing when we’re “in love” with someone else is a bit tricky. The best way to know if we’re in love is to compare how we feel about someone with how the Bible defines love. Discussion Starter: Community Love LetterThis is a fun way to introduce your topic for the program. You can make it a guys-versus-girls...

Main Point: There is a big difference between Jesus and religion; one saves, and the other condemns. The key to life is being like Christ, not being religious. Discussion Starter: Jesus is Greater Than ReligionA relatively new form of art called Spoken Word is captivating Christian circles. It’s basically “theology meets poetry.” Some of it is even reminiscent of...

Main Point: Life is tough enough without trying to live it alone, so let’s make a game plan to discuss life’s biggest issues. (NOTE: This Outreach Agenda is slightly different from the others. This one is intended to be a jumpstarter for your program, for instance, your first night back from summer break.)OPTIONAL Discussion Starter: Funny Top 10...

Main Point: Life has big decisions, but one outweighs all the rest. If we don’t prioritize it above all else, nothing else matters. Discussion Starter: What Comes First?This discussion starter is based on priorities. It’s simple to pull off; all you really need are a bunch of 3X5 notecards and a marker. Write each of the following on...

Main Point: If we want to really know ourselves, we must be willing to take a hard, long look inside to see who we truly are.Discussion Starter: What Will You Do for $5?Granted, this one might get a little expensive, but it’s worth it. Grab a few 5 dollar bills and a few simple supplies so you can give...

Main Point: Knowing who Jesus is, and living according to that knowledge, is the most important purpose in life. Discussion Starter: The “Who is Jesus?” QuizThis discussion starter is fairly simple. Just print off enough copies of this quiz for every student in your group. Make sure everyone has a pen/pencil, and then give them about 6 minutes to...

Main Point: Life on Earth is temporary. One day, we’ll all have an epitaph. What will it say?Discussion Starter: Cemetery VisitThis discussion starter is a bit different from most. First, it’ll take some prep time on your part contacting a local funeral home. Second, you’ll have to actually take students to several different locales. And third, it’s all about...