Discussion Questions: 1. In the episode, Todd Hunter discusses the concept of “bad religion” and its impact on individuals and communities. What are some examples of bad religion that you have encountered, and how do you think they can be addressed within the church? 2. Todd Hunter emphasizes the importance of listening and engaging…
Q&A: 1. How does the quote from Alexia Salvatierra, “If you don’t listen, you can’t see what God is doing,” challenge traditional leadership notions, particularly the idea of vision casting? 2. In what ways does Tod Bolsinger describe Alexia’s unique ability to discern the work of the Holy Spirit, and how can leaders cultivate…
Discussion Questions: 1. How does Jeff Crosby’s exploration of the concept of an undivided life resonate with your own experiences as a leader or individual striving for spiritual growth? 2. Jeff Crosby discusses the importance of recognizing and naming our longings as a means of shaping healthy leadership and personal development. Can you identify…
Q&A: 1. How does the discussion about healthy anger in leadership apply to the challenges of addressing anger in ministry settings? 2. What strategies can be effective in navigating the dynamics of anger in ministry, considering both the leaders’ responses and the responses of those within the congregation? 3. Can you share a specific…
Discussion Questions: 1. What challenges does Roy Inzunza face as a corporate chaplain, particularly in a diverse workplace where most employees may not identify as Christian? 2. In what ways does Roy’s Doctor of Ministry degree help him in his role as a corporate chaplain? 3. What is the concept of moving from the…
Discussion Questions: 1. How can leaders effectively adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of church ministry? 2. What are some specific challenges that churches face when trying to be vital in a changing world? 3. How does anxiety affect the ability to be adaptive and creative as a pastor or church leader? 4. What…
Q&A: 1. How do you personally deal with conflict? Are you more inclined to avoid it or to confront it head-on? 2. What are some reasons why the absence of conflict may not always be possible or even good? 3. How can conflict be healthy and beneficial for personal growth and organizational progress? 4.…
Discussion Questions: 1. Jay Kim mentioned the challenge of syncretism in the church. In what ways do you see syncretism present in our modern church culture? 2. How does the context of the Colossian Christians parallel with our cultural moment today? Are there any specific challenges or ideologies that you can identify? 3. What…
Q&A: 1. What does Scot McKnight mean when he says, “We are not leaders of others, we are followers of Jesus”? 2. How can bad leadership be detrimental to a church or ministry? 3. How does Jesus challenge the notion of abusive and dysfunctional leadership? 4. What are some dysfunctional patterns of leadership that…
Discussion Questions: 1. Have you experienced any adaptive challenges in your leadership or ministry? How did you handle them? 2. How do you see the role of humility in adaptive leadership? Why is it important? 3. In your opinion, what are the key differences between technical challenges and adaptive challenges? How do they impact…