Discussion Questions:
1. How can churches foster a more collaborative and supportive environment among their congregants?
2. What do you think are the primary causes of the discipleship problem in the church, and how can churches address these issues effectively?
3. Many people have experienced hurt within the church. How can church leaders provide emotional and spiritual support to those who have been hurt, and how can they prevent such hurt from occurring?
4. Yolanda Solomon emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in heart transformation and discipleship. How can believers become more attuned to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in their daily lives and ministry?
5. Yolanda shifted her focus from behavior modification to a discipleship strategy grounded in Jesus’ educational approach. What are some practical ways leaders can adopt this approach in their discipleship programs?
6. Yolanda Solomon discusses the importance of addressing systemic oppression and social injustice. How can the church take actionable steps to confront these issues both within the church community and in society at large?
7. Yolanda advises pastors to connect people to ‘safe Christians’ to avoid burnout. What are some strategies that leaders can use to effectively distribute responsibility and empower congregants in the ministry?
8. Yolanda Solomon advocates for focusing on marginalized groups and creating a radically inclusive kingdom. How can your church or community more intentionally include and advocate for marginalized individuals?
9. Discuss how Jesus’ principles of forgiveness can lead to systemic change. Can you think of modern-day examples where forgiveness has played a role in addressing social injustices?
10. Yolanda shared her personal story of rediscovering Jesus. Why do you think personal testimonies are powerful tools in discipleship, and how can they be used more effectively in church settings?
