Discussion Questions:
- How does Rex Miller define his role as a futurist and executive coach in the context of helping leaders navigate complex challenges?
- What are some key differences between oral, print, and broadcast cultures, as discussed by Rex Miller, and how have these differences shaped religious practices and institutions?
- In what ways does The Millennium Matrix help to remove the “good guy, bad guy” dichotomy in the context of modern versus postmodern church practices?
- How does Rex Miller relate the evolution of communication media, such as the transition from broadcast to digital, to the changes in church leadership and worship practices?
- What are the potential implications of AI and social mobile technologies on church communities, according to Rex Miller?
- How does the decline of institutional trust impact the way churches and religious organizations operate in today’s society?
- Discuss the concept of “adaptive leadership” as it appears in the conversation. How can church leaders use this approach to navigate disruptive changes in culture?
- What are some potential pitfalls of the broadcast church model, particularly in relation to celebrity pastors and the centralization of authority, as outlined by Rex Miller?
- How does Rex Miller’s discussion of tools and their effects on institutions relate to the larger theme of change and adaptation in religious communities?
- How might understanding historical shifts in communication and culture aid pastors and church leaders in transitioning their congregations into new technological eras, such as the digital and AI ages?
