1. How can churches effectively identify adaptive challenges and bridge the gap between the church and the community?
2. In what ways can churches listen to the hopes, longings, dreams, and joys of the community they serve?
3. Why is it important for churches to pay attention to changes in the community and be adaptable to new forms of church expression?
4. How can churches balance traditional practices and values with the need for experimentation and new expressions of faith?
5. Can you think of any examples of churches or organizations in your community that have successfully experimented with new forms of church? What can we learn from their experiences?
6. What barriers or tensions might churches face when trying to make adaptive changes? How can these be overcome?
7. How can churches create a culture that is open to experimentation and new expressions of faith? What steps can leaders take to cultivate this environment?
8. What are some practical ways churches can reach people in their everyday spaces and networks? How can existing church members play a role in connecting with those who are not involved in church?
9. How can churches avoid splinter groups and maintain unity in the body of Christ when exploring new forms of church?
10. Why is it important for church leaders to be involved in learning and development cohorts like the Adaptive Church Leadership Cohort? What benefits can they bring to both individual leaders and their congregations?
