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…
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 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…
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. 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…
One of my favorite things to do with a team of leaders is “dwelling in Scripture.” This is a simple lectio divina exercise that works great with groups. How “Dwelling in Scripture” works What I love about the practice of dwelling in scripture is that it requires absolutely zero preparation. So often, we who…
