One of the fun things I’ve seen most churches do on Father’s day is to ask fathers different questions on fathers day. Here’s a ready list of 20 questions you can use.
The Quick List of Questions
- What is the best advice your father gave you?
- What has been your proudest moment as a dad?
- How did you feel the first time you held your child?
- What’s the funniest thing your child has ever said to you?
- What Bible verse helps you most as a father?
- What lesson do you hope your children never forget?
- How do you balance work, family, and faith?
- What’s your favorite memory with your children in church?
- Who inspires you most as a father?
- If you could describe fatherhood in one word, what would it be?
- What’s the most challenging part about being a dad?
- What tradition do you want to pass down to your children?
- What role has prayer played in your journey as a father?
- What is the best gift you’ve ever received on Father’s Day?
- How do you show your children love on tough days?
- What’s your favorite activity to do with your kids?
- How has fatherhood changed you?
- What’s one thing you wish more people understood about dads?
- What advice would you give a new father in the church?
- If you could relive one day with your kids, which day would it be?
The responses are the best highlight.
In one of our Father’s Day church services, one of the fathers was asked, “What advice would you give a new father in the church?”
Guess his response!
Keep guessing…
He said, “From the moment you become a father, your attention will likely shift from your wife to the child. And your bundle of joy may also become a bundle of stress from the moment they’re born! They’ll break the TV, damage your leather seats, paint on the wall, and do every other thing that’ll piss you off! In all this – you’ve gotta love them as Christ loved the church”!
It was a funny and insightful answer. He told us a story of how his toddler tore up some important papers he’d kept on his table. He said he was surprised that the child even got to the top of the table from the floor without assistance.
Sometimes a simple answer can inspire someone else.
Breaking It Down – The Different Categories For These Questions
I’ve arranged these questions into a few categories.
1. Faith-Based Questions
Dads carry spiritual responsibility at home. Asking faith-based questions reminds them of their role as spiritual leaders. Here are some examples you can expand on in church:
- What Bible verse do you hold onto in fatherhood?
- How do you lead your family in prayer?
- What has God taught you through being a father? One father replied, “That he has understood the concept of forgiveness better. Because each time his kids do something annoying, even though he wants to throw them away or ignore them, he forgives them.
2. Reflective Questions
These are more profound questions that bring out stories and emotions. They can make Father’s Day memorable. For example:
- What was your first thought when you became a dad?
- What lesson from your father shaped you most?
- What is the most rewarding part of fatherhood?
3. Fun and Lighthearted Questions
Not everything has to be serious. Humor breaks the ice in church programs. Here are fun ones:
- What’s the funniest nickname your kids have for you?
- Have your kids ever embarrassed you in public?
- If your kids could describe you in one word, what would it be?
You’ll hear laughter across the congregation when these are asked.
4. Advice and Legacy Questions
Dads have wisdom to share. Let them speak to younger fathers or even kids. Ask:
- What advice do you have for young dads?
- What legacy do you hope to leave for your children? One dad said, “A good name, and some money,” because his father didn’t leave any of them for him.
- If you could give your son one lesson for life, what would it be?
These types of questions pass on generational wisdom.
Tips for Using These Questions in Church
- Choose a mix of serious and lighthearted questions.
- Ask a few dads to come forward instead of asking the whole group.
- Keep it short and avoid overwhelming them with too many questions. Five to seven questions are enough for a program slot.
- Let kids or spouses ask some questions. It feels more personal.
- After each dad answers, celebrate them with applause or a small gift; their kids can present it to them.
Final Thoughts
Father’s Day in church doesn’t have to feel routine. You can make it interactive and give fathers the chance to laugh, reflect, and inspire others. This year, bring your program to life by using these questions. You’ll see how much it means to every dad present.
