Types of Questions
1. Information (Get-to-know-me) questions—These are history questions designed to surface answers that are self-revealing and informative. These questions are typically non-threatening and “safe” for everyone in the group to answer.
Early on…
o What section of the newpaper do you read first—funnies, sports, world news, local news, editorial, business? Why?
o What vacation or big trip (either as a child or adult) did you enjoy the most?
o When you are lost, which of the following are you most likely to do? a) stop and ask for directions, b) check a map, d) drive around until you find the place you’re looking for, or d) not admit to anyone that you are lost.
Established groups… (into the Bible questions)
o From Luke 15 (Two Sons)—Which of the following characters in the story do you most identify with and why? a) the father, b) the rebel son, c) the older brother, or d) the friends at the party.
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2. Experiential questions—These questions draw out one’s experiences.
3. Into the Bible questions—These questions draw group members into the Bible to discover truth from the passage being explored.
4. Application questions—These questions are based directly on the application points from the group’s study.
Application questions
o Think about last weekend’s message, what one principle or insight stands out as being particularly helpful, insightful, or difficult to grasp?
o If Pastor Trent had to have an abbreviated version of last Sunday’s message, what two points or ideas would you tell him to include no matter what?
o What is one thing from last week’s message that you hope we talk about?
o Was there any one thing that you most agreed with or disagreed with from the book [your group is reading, etc.]? What was it and why?
*Questions adapted from Larry Osborne's book "Sticky Church" and Willow's ReGroup.
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