Soularium consists of a deck of cards with pictures that is designed to generate conversation.
We introduce it as a four-question survey. The questions are listed below.
If you're using Soularium on campus with the table strategy, question four becomes the Table Survey. Simply introduce it as the fourth question and ask the person if he/she wishes to fill it out. Most will.
If you're not using Soularium on campus, a good way to transition to the fourth question is by using words from the previous question. For instance, if the person chooses a picture for question three and says, "God seems very far away," you could say, "Would you like to read the Bible together to see how God can become very close?"
Regardless of the format (campus or not), if someone says yes to the final question, show them right away how to do a One Thing Study. If that goes well, ask if they want to meet again. Read Teach for further directions.
- "What three images describe your life right now?"
- "What two images describe your life in five years?"
- "What one image describes God to you?"
- "Would you like to know more about God by reading the Bible?"
If you're using Soularium on campus with the table strategy, question four becomes the Table Survey. Simply introduce it as the fourth question and ask the person if he/she wishes to fill it out. Most will.
If you're not using Soularium on campus, a good way to transition to the fourth question is by using words from the previous question. For instance, if the person chooses a picture for question three and says, "God seems very far away," you could say, "Would you like to read the Bible together to see how God can become very close?"
Regardless of the format (campus or not), if someone says yes to the final question, show them right away how to do a One Thing Study. If that goes well, ask if they want to meet again. Read Teach for further directions.
Additional resources.
- Purchase Soularium cards
- Watch the Soularium overview (3:10)
- Watch Soularium examples: One (4:19), Two (1:39)
- Check out SnapShot cards. And watch the info video (4:55)
- Download the Soularium app (Apple, Google).
Use Soularium in different places. Take Solarium with you to a meeting and ask people to take part. Place it in a conspicuous place at work or home (desk, kitchen table, coffee table) and wait for people to inquire. When they do, tell them, "It's a fun four question survey. Do you want to take it?" If they ask what it's about, say, "You." Most will take part.
Use Soulairum to establish a relationship. Let it generate dialogue and create rapport. Don't allow conversations about controversial topics (politics, morality) to spark debate. Be a listener and a learner; have fun, and enjoy the process of getting to know someone. (Colossians 4:6)
Use Soularium to connect. Shared experiences are helpful to share, but in measured amounts. Don't dominate the conversation with stories about yourself. Remember, this is about the other person. The goal is to engage them in conversation, inform them about the life Jesus offers, and invite them to know more.
Use Soulairum to establish a relationship. Let it generate dialogue and create rapport. Don't allow conversations about controversial topics (politics, morality) to spark debate. Be a listener and a learner; have fun, and enjoy the process of getting to know someone. (Colossians 4:6)
Use Soularium to connect. Shared experiences are helpful to share, but in measured amounts. Don't dominate the conversation with stories about yourself. Remember, this is about the other person. The goal is to engage them in conversation, inform them about the life Jesus offers, and invite them to know more.