When first forming a Discipled Friend Group, it can be awkward. To help this, start with an Icebreaker. An Icebreak game is simply an easy game the whole group can play that is lightheart, an easy entry, and fun to play. If used correctly, it makes the teens feel comfortable begin there and keeps them from falling into a "Bible Study" school vibe. It is often only used to help get over the initial awkwardness of the group. After about 3 months, when the teens begin to get more comfrotable with one another, they will  want to share more about their lives in the highs and lows, and you will drop the game to make room for this. Games can be used at anytime to make a meeting lighthearted or more fun, but it is predominately used only in the very beginning of a group formation.  

Schedule with an Icebreaker games:

30 mins - Icebreaker Game

30 mins - Highs and Lows

30 mins - Bible Study

Schedule after you phase out the games:

45 mins - Highs and Lows

45 mins - Bible Study

These are the best Icebreaker games we have found to get the group going.