The Connect Deck

A picture is worth 1000 words, which is probably 999 more than you usually get when you ask your small group a question. Ask a question in a small group and you are likely to get a one-word answer or, worse yet, nothing.  Often, it is not that they are being rude or withholding, they simply can’t find the words.  This is especially true when it comes to talking about God.  Talking about faith is not just vulnerable, but is it often foreign.  What if we gave them a tool to engage with questions from “How are you?” to “What is your view of God?” that didn’t start with words at all?   Enter:  The Connect Deck.   Instead of asking: “How was your weekend?”  ask, “Which of these photos best describes your weekend?  Explain.”  Instead of asking, “On a scale of 1-10 how is your relationship with God?” ask, “Which of these photos best represents your relationship with God? Explain.”   By simply giving them a visual, they are able to dive deeper faster. Instructions: Choose 5-10 photo cards fr