Discussion Questions:
- How does the concept of a ‘hero’s journey’ apply to church leadership or personal transformation?
- What other “telltale signs” beyond plateauing membership, aging congregations, and stagnant giving might indicate a need for deep change?
- What are the risks of relying solely on traditional metrics for measuring a church’s health?
- Have you experienced situations where everything looked successful outwardly, but there were deeper issues beneath the surface? How did you address them?
- Can you think of examples where you’ve seen “rearranging the chairs on the Titanic” rather than addressing core challenges? What might deeper change look like instead?
- Why is admitting “I don’t know what to do” so difficult for leaders, and how can it become a leadership strength?
- What does it mean to “learn to lead all over again,” and how might this apply to your own context?
- How do you interpret the departure of key and healthy leaders from your organization or community?
- Can you share a time when a difficult or discouraging season led you into a new direction or calling?
- What practical steps can be taken to avoid superficial fixes and instead pursue real, transformational change in your organization or personal life?
