Show your group the "Kids in the Tree" picture. 

"Take a few minutes to study this picture. In this snapshot of time, which child best represents you and why? In other words, how is it with your soul? In a few minutes we will share our answers."

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Pastors tend answer with, "How is it with my church?"  Redirect them. Though church circumstances will naturally play a part in their answer, the key is for them to look inward. 

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Goal: A self-awareness-soul-check, building trust with the group, group confidentialiy, learning how to pray for one another below the surface.