Soularium is a deck of picture cards designed to generate conversation. It is a four-question survey. The questions are listed below.
If someone says yes, show them right on the spot how to do a One Thing Study. If that goes well, ask if they want to meet again. Look at Teach for further directions.
Additional resources.
- "What three images describe your life right now?"
- "What two images describe your life in five years?"
- "What one image describes God to you?"
- The last question is either asked orally or presented in the Table Survey.
"The Bible says God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. This means God loves you, He sacrificed His Son for you, and He invites you to experience a life of love, hope, joy, peace, power, and purpose. Is that something you would like to know more about?"
If someone says yes, show them right on the spot how to do a One Thing Study. If that goes well, ask if they want to meet again. Look at Teach for further directions.
Additional resources.
- Order 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)
There are many different places to use Soularium. For instance, 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 say, "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.
The key to using Soularium effectively is to remember that it’s a tool to help establish a relationship. Let it 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 states, "The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out." The Message
Soularium provides an opportunity to demonstrate genuine care through listening and learning. Shared experiences are helpful to share 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.
An easy way to transition into Inform and Invite is to introduce Soularium as a four-question survey. Tell them the fourth question is written and hand them the Table Survey to read for themselves Or memorize the ending and share it orally.
The key to using Soularium effectively is to remember that it’s a tool to help establish a relationship. Let it 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 states, "The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out." The Message
Soularium provides an opportunity to demonstrate genuine care through listening and learning. Shared experiences are helpful to share 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.
An easy way to transition into Inform and Invite is to introduce Soularium as a four-question survey. Tell them the fourth question is written and hand them the Table Survey to read for themselves Or memorize the ending and share it orally.
The Bible says God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. This means God loves you, He sacrificed His Son for you, and He invites you to experience a life of love, hope, joy, peace, power, and purpose. Is that something you would like to know more about?" |
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