Igniting Conversations: Not Interrogations!
A Guide to Small Group Questions
We’ve all been there—sitting in a small group when the leader asks, “So…what did you think of verse 3?” Cue awkward silence, nervous coughs, and people suddenly fascinated by the carpet. That’s not what small groups are meant to feel like.
The best groups feel more like campfires than classrooms. They’re places of warmth and connection, where people open up and discover truth together. And the secret to getting there? Asking better questions.
That’s what Igniting Conversations: Not Interrogations! is all about. This guide gives leaders practical, easy-to-use tips to spark meaningful dialogue and keep group members engaged—not put on the spot.
What You’ll Learn
Campfire Vibes, Not Classroom Chaos – How to create an inviting space for conversation.
Sharp Shooters, Not Scatter Shots – Why clear, focused questions beat confusing ones.
Plain Talk, Not Professor Speak – Keeping questions simple, real, and easy to engage.
Heart Matters – How to ask questions that get to emotion and transformation, not just head knowledge.
Real Life, Real Faith – Connecting Scripture to everyday struggles and experiences.
Why It Matters
Small groups don’t thrive on mini-sermons. They thrive when leaders create safe spaces for honest conversation. This guide will help you stop interrogating—and start igniting.
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Transform your group’s questions. Ignite deeper conversations. Help people encounter God together.
Mark Maestas
Growth Team Leader, markmaestas@ibsa.org