Youth Ideas: Find the Leader

Materials
Optional: Chairs for each participant arranged in a circle. (Participants may also simply sit on the ground.)

Icebreaker Description
Participants try to discover the leader who is initiating actions for the group.

Preparation
No preparation is needed.

Icebreaker Activity

1. Have the youth sit in a circle.
2. Chose someone to be "It" who must identify "the leader" who is initiating actions for the group.
3. Send the person you have chosen out of the room or have the person closes his eyes.
4. Silently point to the leader so that everyone else knows who the leader is.
5. The leader will initiate actions and change body positions.
6. Everyone must copy the body position and actions of the leader.
7. The person you have chosen as "it" stands in the center of the circle and tries to discover the identity of the leader.
8. When the leader is identified, choose a new leader and someone new to be "it" and repeat the game.

Optional Debrief

• How do you recognise a leader in real life?
• Name some of the leaders you know?
• What leaders do you admire? Why?
• What are the qualities of a good leader?

Alternative: Have you ever done anything in secret and hoped you would not get caught?

Conclusion
One of the most important qualities of an effective leader is that he sets an example for others to follow. A true leader doesn't just tell others what to do, but also leads the way. A leader is only a leader to the extent that he/she inspires others to follow him/her.

Application
What are some of the areas of your life where you need to set an example for others to follow?

Scripture
1 Corinthians 11:1

Visit our page for more Youth Games Ideas at Youth Ideas