Small groups grow when conversation goes beyond surface answers. Use these 100 small group discussion topics and questions to spark honest, Scripture-shaped dialogue.
Each topic includes three starter questions. Mix them with Bible study topics for adults and small group devotion ideas.
Tips for better small group discussion
- •Ask follow-ups: “Say more about that.”
- •Protect confidentiality.
- •Balance talkers and listeners.
- •End with prayer for specific requests.
100 small group discussion topics and questions
1. Trusting God with unanswered prayer
1. Where do you see this theme of "trusting god with unanswered prayer" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
2. Living as a new creation
1. Where do you see this theme of "living as a new creation" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
3. Fighting comparison
1. Where do you see this theme of "fighting comparison" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
4. Practicing Sabbath rest
1. Where do you see this theme of "practicing sabbath rest" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
5. Loving difficult people
1. Where do you see this theme of "loving difficult people" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
6. Sharing the gospel at work
1. Where do you see this theme of "sharing the gospel at work" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
7. Handling money wisely
1. Where do you see this theme of "handling money wisely" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
8. Walking through grief
1. Where do you see this theme of "walking through grief" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
9. Building healthy friendships
1. Where do you see this theme of "building healthy friendships" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
10. Serving your local church
1. Where do you see this theme of "serving your local church" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
11. Guarding your mind online
1. Where do you see this theme of "guarding your mind online" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
12. Parenting with grace
1. Where do you see this theme of "parenting with grace" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
13. Honoring marriage covenants
1. Where do you see this theme of "honoring marriage covenants" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
14. Finding joy in ordinary days
1. Where do you see this theme of "finding joy in ordinary days" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
15. Confessing sin honestly
1. Where do you see this theme of "confessing sin honestly" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
16. Listening before speaking
1. Where do you see this theme of "listening before speaking" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
17. Being peacemakers
1. Where do you see this theme of "being peacemakers" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
18. Enduring hardship
1. Where do you see this theme of "enduring hardship" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
19. Celebrating others' wins
1. Where do you see this theme of "celebrating others' wins" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
20. Inviting neighbors to church
1. Where do you see this theme of "inviting neighbors to church" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
21. Trusting God with unanswered prayer (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "trusting god with unanswered prayer" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
22. Living as a new creation (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "living as a new creation" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
23. Fighting comparison (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "fighting comparison" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
24. Practicing Sabbath rest (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "practicing sabbath rest" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
25. Loving difficult people (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "loving difficult people" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
26. Sharing the gospel at work (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "sharing the gospel at work" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
27. Handling money wisely (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "handling money wisely" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
28. Walking through grief (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "walking through grief" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
29. Building healthy friendships (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "building healthy friendships" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
30. Serving your local church (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "serving your local church" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
31. Guarding your mind online (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "guarding your mind online" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
32. Parenting with grace (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "parenting with grace" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
33. Honoring marriage covenants (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "honoring marriage covenants" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
34. Finding joy in ordinary days (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "finding joy in ordinary days" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
35. Confessing sin honestly (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "confessing sin honestly" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
36. Listening before speaking (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "listening before speaking" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
37. Being peacemakers (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "being peacemakers" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
38. Enduring hardship (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "enduring hardship" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
39. Celebrating others' wins (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "celebrating others' wins" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
40. Inviting neighbors to church (2)
1. Where do you see this theme of "inviting neighbors to church" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
41. Trusting God with unanswered prayer (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "trusting god with unanswered prayer" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
42. Living as a new creation (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "living as a new creation" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
43. Fighting comparison (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "fighting comparison" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
44. Practicing Sabbath rest (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "practicing sabbath rest" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
45. Loving difficult people (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "loving difficult people" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
46. Sharing the gospel at work (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "sharing the gospel at work" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
47. Handling money wisely (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "handling money wisely" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
48. Walking through grief (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "walking through grief" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
49. Building healthy friendships (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "building healthy friendships" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
50. Serving your local church (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "serving your local church" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
51. Guarding your mind online (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "guarding your mind online" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
52. Parenting with grace (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "parenting with grace" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
53. Honoring marriage covenants (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "honoring marriage covenants" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
54. Finding joy in ordinary days (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "finding joy in ordinary days" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
55. Confessing sin honestly (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "confessing sin honestly" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
56. Listening before speaking (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "listening before speaking" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
57. Being peacemakers (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "being peacemakers" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
58. Enduring hardship (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "enduring hardship" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
59. Celebrating others' wins (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "celebrating others' wins" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
60. Inviting neighbors to church (3)
1. Where do you see this theme of "inviting neighbors to church" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
61. Trusting God with unanswered prayer (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "trusting god with unanswered prayer" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
62. Living as a new creation (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "living as a new creation" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
63. Fighting comparison (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "fighting comparison" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
64. Practicing Sabbath rest (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "practicing sabbath rest" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
65. Loving difficult people (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "loving difficult people" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
66. Sharing the gospel at work (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "sharing the gospel at work" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
67. Handling money wisely (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "handling money wisely" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
68. Walking through grief (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "walking through grief" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
69. Building healthy friendships (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "building healthy friendships" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
70. Serving your local church (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "serving your local church" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
71. Guarding your mind online (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "guarding your mind online" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
72. Parenting with grace (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "parenting with grace" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
73. Honoring marriage covenants (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "honoring marriage covenants" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
74. Finding joy in ordinary days (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "finding joy in ordinary days" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
75. Confessing sin honestly (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "confessing sin honestly" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
76. Listening before speaking (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "listening before speaking" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
77. Being peacemakers (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "being peacemakers" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
78. Enduring hardship (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "enduring hardship" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
79. Celebrating others' wins (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "celebrating others' wins" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
80. Inviting neighbors to church (4)
1. Where do you see this theme of "inviting neighbors to church" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
81. Trusting God with unanswered prayer (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "trusting god with unanswered prayer" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
82. Living as a new creation (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "living as a new creation" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
83. Fighting comparison (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "fighting comparison" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
84. Practicing Sabbath rest (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "practicing sabbath rest" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
85. Loving difficult people (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "loving difficult people" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
86. Sharing the gospel at work (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "sharing the gospel at work" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
87. Handling money wisely (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "handling money wisely" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
88. Walking through grief (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "walking through grief" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
89. Building healthy friendships (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "building healthy friendships" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
90. Serving your local church (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "serving your local church" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
91. Guarding your mind online (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "guarding your mind online" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
92. Parenting with grace (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "parenting with grace" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
93. Honoring marriage covenants (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "honoring marriage covenants" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
94. Finding joy in ordinary days (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "finding joy in ordinary days" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
95. Confessing sin honestly (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "confessing sin honestly" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
96. Listening before speaking (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "listening before speaking" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
97. Being peacemakers (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "being peacemakers" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
98. Enduring hardship (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "enduring hardship" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
99. Celebrating others' wins (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "celebrating others' wins" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?
100. Inviting neighbors to church (5)
1. Where do you see this theme of "inviting neighbors to church" in your life right now?
2. What Scripture comes to mind — and how does it challenge you?
3. What is one practical next step you could take this week?