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…
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…
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?…
Discussion Questions: 1. How does the concept of the first half and second half of life, as introduced by Richard Rohr, resonate with your own spiritual journey or that of leaders you know? 2. In what ways do you see the transition from doing to being present, and how has this shift impacted your…
Discussion Questions: 1. How could your church begin to discern its specific parish boundaries and understand the unique needs within it? 2. Why does Tim Soerens emphasize the concept of a “minimum viable presence,” and how can this approach benefit the efforts of local churches in community engagement? 3. In what ways can churches…
Discussion Questions: 1. How do you personally relate to the concept of integrating faith and work, and how might Barry Rowan’s insights impact your perspective on your own career or business endeavors? 2. Consider Barry Rowan’s model of the “spiritual art of business cycle” (surrender, transformation, becoming new creations, going out), and reflect on…
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…
Discussion Questions: 1. How does Jeff Crosby’s exploration of the concept of an undivided life resonate with your own experiences as a leader or individual striving for spiritual growth? 2. Jeff Crosby discusses the importance of recognizing and naming our longings as a means of shaping healthy leadership and personal development. Can you identify…
Discussion Questions: 1. Jay Kim mentioned the challenge of syncretism in the church. In what ways do you see syncretism present in our modern church culture? 2. How does the context of the Colossian Christians parallel with our cultural moment today? Are there any specific challenges or ideologies that you can identify? 3. What…
Discussion Questions: 1. Have you experienced any adaptive challenges in your leadership or ministry? How did you handle them? 2. How do you see the role of humility in adaptive leadership? Why is it important? 3. In your opinion, what are the key differences between technical challenges and adaptive challenges? How do they impact…