Discussion Questions:
1. In what ways has the pandemic impacted congregations, and how has it influenced their approach to worship and community building?
2. How does Tod Bolsinger define adaptive leadership, particularly in the context of changing worship practices?
3. According to Bolsinger, what are the essential values that congregations should prioritize when considering technological and hybrid solutions for worship?
4. Why does Bolsinger emphasize the importance of long-term adaptation rather than quick fixes in response to changing environments?
5. How does the willingness to change differ during a crisis compared to post-crisis periods, and what challenges does this present for congregation leaders?
6. What strategies can congregation leaders use to maintain willingness to adapt and innovate beyond the initial urgency of a crisis?
7. Can you identify examples of how technological solutions, such as hybrid worship, align with the core values and needs of congregations?
8. How might congregation leaders navigate resistance to change by emphasizing the values that will remain constant amidst shifting circumstances?
9. How can congregations effectively balance traditional practices with innovative approaches to reflect the customizable, on-demand, and hybrid nature of the modern world?
