1. How does the concept of the first half and second half of life, as introduced by Richard Rohr, resonate with your own spiritual journey or that of leaders you know?
2. In what ways do you see the transition from doing to being present, and how has this shift impacted your leadership or community involvement?
3. What are your reflections on the idea of becoming an elder with open-hearted joy, as opposed to just getting older? Can you think of examples in your life or community that epitomize this?
4. How can Christian leaders today work to redefine their identities beyond their accomplishments, learning from the example of the elderly pastor Jon Huckins mentioned?
5. Discuss the role of pilgrimage, such as the Camino de Santiago, as a transformative experience. Have you or someone you know undergone a similar journey? What were the outcomes?
6. Jon Huckins highlighted the unique challenges pastors and ministry leaders face in a post-Christendom world. How do you think these challenges can be addressed, and what role does personal spirituality play?
7. Explain the significance of intentionally displacing oneself to ‘get lost’ in the context of spiritual and personal growth. How does one balance this process while maintaining responsibilities to community and vocation?
8. In what ways do you think becoming a second half of life person could help you or others you know navigate loss, hardship, or critique?
9. Discuss the concept of healing soul and society together as emphasized by Jon Huckins’ organization Journey Home. How could ministries or individuals apply this holistic approach to their leadership missions?
10. The idea of transformation without decision-making was brought up in regards to taking an 8-day walk on the Camino de Santiago. Why might it be important for Christian leaders to experience life without immediate decisions, and how can this inform their approach to leadership?
