"Lyman Coleman presents us with an encyclopedia of creative ideas for enlivening small groups, youth programs, church meetings, and special events. He also provides a history of the Serendipity movement, from 1960s coffee houses to 90s small groups."
"If you are starting a new small group, it is important to start building community right from the first meeting. Ice-breakers get the group off to a good start. Instead of jumping immediately into the study and discussion of your group's topic, ice-breakers help everyone prepare for the meeting. Ice-breakers are fun and interesting ways for people to learn more about each other, and they encourage everyone to talk in a lively, non-th ..."
"SERENDIPITY LIBRARY OF RESOURCES Put A Little Life Into Your Next:
Sunday School Class Choir Rehearsals Staff Meetings Board Meetings ICE-
BREAKERS AND HEART-WARMERS 101 WAYS TO KICK OFF AND END
MEETINGS Church Suppers New Member Classes Youth Niehts Men's/Women's
Retreats Denominational Events Small Group Kick Offs Contemporary Sendees
JUMP STARTS AND SOFT LANDINGS 101 MORE WAYS TO KICK OFF AND
END MEETINGSĀ ..."