Let’s be honest… In a world rapidly changing, the church is standing at the precipice of a pivotal transformation. This isn’t just another minor shift; it’s a seismic movement signaling that the very heart of worship and community is being redefined. Enter the Nomads Enter the ‘nomads,’ as Terry Walling calls them—a growing population…
Discussion Questions: 1. How does Tommy Nixon view the role of a leader in identifying and nurturing the individual gifts of their team members? 2. What lessons can be learned from leaders like Bill Hybels and Mark Driscoll regarding the dangers of inauthentic and toxic leadership? 3. How does Tommy approach the challenge of donors…
Discussion Questions: 1. What does Mandy Smith mean when she says “limitation is a ministry resource,” and how does this perspective challenge traditional views of pastoral leadership? 2. Tod Bolsinger mentions taking notes anytime Mandy Smith speaks due to her wisdom. Can you recall a piece of advice or insight from a mentor or leader…
Discussion Questions: 1. How does Terry Walling’s personal journey from pastoring to leadership development reflect the larger shifts happening within church leadership today? 2. Walling suggests that the church is at a “defining moment.” What do you think this defining moment is, and how might it reshape the future of church communities? 3. What are…
Discussion Questions: 1. Can resilience truly be learned only through experiencing suffering and fire, as Steve Carter suggests? How do you understand the connection between resilience and suffering or adversity? 2. Markus Watson mentions that Steve Carter was set to succeed Bill Hybels at Willow Creek Church but ultimately offered his resignation due to the…
Discussion Questions: 1. How does Daniel Lee’s perspective on God’s relationship with individuals challenge common perceptions of theology within a multi-ethnic church setting? 2. Why does Daniel Lee emphasize the absence of modern-day racial constructs in the Bible, and how might this influence our understanding of biblical interactions between God and people? 3. In what…
Discussion Questions: 1. Tod Bolsinger highlights the importance of taking responsibility as a fundamental aspect of leadership. How does this perspective align with your own understanding of leadership? In what ways might it differ? 2. How does Tod Bolsinger’s view on leadership as a collaborative experience resonate with you? Can you provide examples from your…
Easter is almost here! This year, as I’ve been thinking about Easter, I’ve also been thinking about discontinuous change. I’ve written and spoken about discontinuous change in the past, but what the heck does it have to do with Easter?! What is Discontinuous Change? First, a quick definition. Discontinuous change—as opposed to continuous change,…
Discussion Questions: 1. How did Adam McHugh describe the feeling of “phoning it in,” and have you ever experienced this in your own spiritual or professional life? 2. In discussing the transition from ministry to a different career path, what were some of the fears and challenges both Adam McHugh and Markus Watson shared? Have…
Discussion Questions: 1. How does Steven Garber define vocation, and what does it mean for every Christian to have a calling to participate in God’s work of bringing renewal to the world? 2. What does Tod Bolsinger mean by saying that vocation is integral, not incidental, to a person’s identity, and how does this…