Screen-free ministry
The phone basket dinner
The challenge
Even at church gatherings, everyone ends up on their phones.
The idea
Host a potluck where phones go in a basket at the door — and get a prize if they stay there.
How it works
- 1Place a basket and a hand-lettered sign at the entrance.
- 2Give each table a deck of 'Have you ever' cards.
- 3Close with one story shared from each table.
What to create
- Door sign
- Table question deck
- Invitation
- Host checklist
Try it at your church