More Youth Ministry Games for Small Groups
8. Christian Catchphrase
How to Play: Use a Catchphrase-style game with Bible words, phrases, or themes. One player gives clues while others guess.
Faith Tie-In: Reinforces vocabulary and helps students express spiritual concepts.
9. Would You Rather: Bible Edition
How to Play: Ask thought-provoking Would You Rather questions. For example, “Would you rather be with Moses at the Red Sea or with Jesus feeding the 5,000?”
Faith Tie-In: Leads to great spiritual conversations and Bible reflection.
10. Bible Hot Seat
How to Play: One student sits in the Hot Seat with their back to the board or screen. Show a Bible-related word (“Noah,” “Sinai,” “Love”) to the group. The others give verbal clues to help the person guess the word within 30 seconds.
Faith Tie-In: Encourages Bible vocabulary retention and teamwork.
11. Psalms Shuffle
How to Play: Print out lines from different Psalms and mix them up. Teams race to match the lines correctly and identify the Psalm.
Faith Tie-In: Students learn worship language and how to find encouragement in the Psalms.
12. Bible Skit Remix
How to Play: In teams, students choose a Bible story and retell it with a twist. Ideas include modern-day, in space, a news broadcast, etc.
Faith Tie-In: Encourages creative thinking and helps teens internalize Bible stories through acting and humor.
13. Parable Puzzle Race
How to Play: Print out a New Testament parable. Cut it into puzzle pieces by verse or sentence. Then have teams race to reassemble the story correctly.
Faith Tie-In: Helps students understand the structure and message of Jesus’ parables.
14. Kingdom Categories
How to Play: This is like Scattergories but with Bible-themed categories. For example, People in Genesis, Miracles of Jesus, Books of the Bible starting with P, etc.
Faith Tie-In: Encourages quick thinking and biblical recall in a fun way.
Youth ministry games for small groups aren’t just filler. They connect teens to one another, to leaders, and to God’s Word. Games create space for laughter, trust, and openness.
So enjoy using these youth ministry games for small groups. Bible-based youth activities do more than entertain. They invite students to a deeper understanding of God and his purpose for them.
