Discussion Questions:
1. Tod Bolsinger highlights the importance of taking responsibility as a fundamental aspect of leadership. How does this perspective align with your own understanding of leadership? In what ways might it differ?
2. How does Tod Bolsinger’s view on leadership as a collaborative experience resonate with you? Can you provide examples from your own experiences of leadership?
3. Discuss the connection between preaching and leadership as described by Tod Bolsinger. How can preaching serve as a catalyst for bringing about meaningful change in a community?
4. Tod Bolsinger emphasizes the shift from viewing preaching as an act of leadership to seeing it as a platform for inspiring transformation. How might this shift impact the effectiveness of preaching in today’s context?
5. Explore the concept of convening power as a form of leadership. In what ways can individuals use their influence to gather others for positive change and community impact?
6. How does the story of the Good Samaritan, referenced by Tod Bolsinger, exemplify unexpected leadership in responding to the needs of others? What implications does this hold for modern leadership practices?
7. Tod Bolsinger discusses the notion of leadership as a response to seeing pain and brokenness in the world. How can leaders foster a culture of taking responsibility for addressing societal challenges within their communities or organizations?
8. Reflect on the idea of preaching as a means to call people to take responsibility for change. How can this approach transform the role of a preacher and the impact of their messages?
9. Considering Lisa Lamb’s quote, discuss a time when you witnessed a leader’s abdication of responsibility leading to potential abuse of authority. How could embracing responsibility have altered the outcome in that scenario?
