Discussion Questions: 1. In the episode, Todd Hunter discusses the concept of “bad religion” and its impact on individuals and communities. What are some examples of bad religion that you have encountered, and how do you think they can be addressed within the church? 2. Todd Hunter emphasizes the importance of listening and engaging…
Q&A: 1. How does the quote from Alexia Salvatierra, “If you don’t listen, you can’t see what God is doing,” challenge traditional leadership notions, particularly the idea of vision casting? 2. In what ways does Tod Bolsinger describe Alexia’s unique ability to discern the work of the Holy Spirit, and how can leaders cultivate…
Q&A: 1. How does the discussion about healthy anger in leadership apply to the challenges of addressing anger in ministry settings? 2. What strategies can be effective in navigating the dynamics of anger in ministry, considering both the leaders’ responses and the responses of those within the congregation? 3. Can you share a specific…
Discussion Questions: 1. What challenges does Roy Inzunza face as a corporate chaplain, particularly in a diverse workplace where most employees may not identify as Christian? 2. In what ways does Roy’s Doctor of Ministry degree help him in his role as a corporate chaplain? 3. What is the concept of moving from the…
Q&A: 1. How do you personally deal with conflict? Are you more inclined to avoid it or to confront it head-on? 2. What are some reasons why the absence of conflict may not always be possible or even good? 3. How can conflict be healthy and beneficial for personal growth and organizational progress? 4.…
Q&A: 1. What does Scot McKnight mean when he says, “We are not leaders of others, we are followers of Jesus”? 2. How can bad leadership be detrimental to a church or ministry? 3. How does Jesus challenge the notion of abusive and dysfunctional leadership? 4. What are some dysfunctional patterns of leadership that…
Q&A: 1. How does Chuck DeGroat’s quote about the story of God being a story of relationship apply to leadership? 2. What are the dangers of leaders lacking deep relationships? How does this lead to narcissism? 3. In adaptive leadership, why is it important for leaders to support and accompany others through change? 4.…
Discussion Questions: 1. How does E.K. Strawser’s perspective on discipleship align with your own understanding? 2. How do you define discipleship in your own context? How does it align or differ from Strawser’s definition? 3. What role do you believe mission plays in discipleship? How can discipleship without mission be limited or incomplete? 4.…
Q&A: 1. How have you personally experienced the challenges of ministry leadership during times of great change? 2. Do you agree with the statement that churches pre-COVID were overprogrammed and under-discipled? Why or why not? 3. What is the connection between programming and discipleship? How has COVID disrupted this connection? 4. Share an example…
One of the hardest things about being a pastor is the feeling that what you’re doing isn’t making a difference. You put the work in week in and week out–and for what? People don’t seem to be growing in their faith. Younger generations are disappearing from your church. And you can’t, for the life of…