https://youtu.be/mt_fKp9lTSk Discussion Questions: 1. How do you see the concept of fear impacting contemporary Christian communities? Could you share specific examples where fear of loss overshadowed potential positive outcomes? 2. What are some practical ways churches can shift their focus from what they are against to what they are for? Can you think of any…
https://youtu.be/gwfF7Nf04P4 Discussion Questions: 1. How has the historical influence of the Roman Empire shaped the perception of a white male God in Christianity? 2. In what ways can reimagining God in different cultural contexts challenge and enrich our understanding of the divine? 3. How have artists contributed to diversifying the portrayal of Jesus, and what…
Discussion Questions: 1. How do you recruit the right people for your team, and what challenges do you face when it’s time to release them to do their work? 2. Tod Bolsinger differentiates between good management and good leadership. How do you see these roles differing in your organization or ministry? 3. In what ways…
Discussion Questions: 1. How can churches balance the need to address political issues while also avoiding the perception of being too political or taking sides? 2. In what ways can faith leaders effectively foster environments for courageous conversations that include diverse political, theological, and cultural perspectives? 3. What strategies can be employed to help congregations…
Discussion Questions: 1. How have you experienced transitions in your own life? Can you share a time when you felt you were in the “in-between” and how it affected you? 2. How can leaders cultivate an environment where their organizations or churches feel supported during transitional periods? 3. Tod Bolsinger mentions that stepping out in…
Discussion Questions: 1. Amy Peeler likens Jesus to a pioneer clearing the way in Hebrews. How does this imagery help you understand the role of Christ in your spiritual journey and leadership? 2. How does the loss of beloved mentors and leaders affect a community’s faith, and what strategies can help a community navigate such…
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…
Discussion Questions: 1. Efrem Smith emphasizes the importance of creating spaces for the emerging generation to have a voice in church decision-making. How can churches practically implement this in their current structures? 2. Discuss the 6-fold test for multi-ethnic ministry within the Evangelical Covenant Church mentioned by Efrem Smith. How can these criteria help churches…
Discussion Questions: 1. What aspects of the “old world” do you find people in your community or church trying to hold onto? How do you see that impacting the church’s direction? 2. Can you share an experience where you had to let go of a past success or “glory days” mindset to move forward in…
Discussion Questions: 1. How do you personally navigate competing commitments in your life, both personal and professional? What strategies have you found effective in balancing them? 2. Gayle Beebe and Markus Watson discuss the influence of emotions in leadership. How do you believe leaders can effectively handle their emotions while supporting their teams through challenging…