Discussion Questions:
1. How does the idea that God is already present and at work in every culture challenge traditional missionary approaches?
2. How can leaders and missionaries become more respectful and open when entering into a new cultural context?
3. In what ways might going into a relationship or context assuming God is not there create barriers, rather than building bridges?
4. How might recognizing God’s pre-existing work in a culture affect the methods and tone of evangelism?
5. Can you share an example from your own life where you’ve seen God at work in a different culture or someone else’s belief system?
6. How can churches practice hospitality in a way that acknowledges and respects God’s work in individuals, no matter their background or religion?
7. How does understanding our role as ‘docents of the Holy Spirit’ change our perspective on leadership and service?
8. How can adaptive leadership be practiced in a way that honors what is already important within a culture or community?
9. Discuss the implications of seeing the Bible as “spectacles of the spirit” – helping us see what we’re already experiencing of God. How does this affect how we share the Scriptures with others?
10. What are some practical ways we can listen for and discover what God is already doing in unfamiliar contexts or through individuals different from us?
