Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

Episode 186: How Relationship Nourishes and Sustains Leaders in Times of Change, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

  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.…

From Sunday Services to Real Transformation, with E.K. Strawser, author of Centering Discipleship

Episode 185: From Sunday Services to Real Transformation, with E.K. Strawser, author of Centering Discipleship

  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.…

Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

Episode 184: Reimagining Discipleship in a Post-COVID World, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

  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…

How Stories Shape Our Spiritual Lives and Leadership, with Jennifer Holberg, author of Nourishing Narratives

Episode 181: How Stories Shape Our Spiritual Lives and Leadership, with Jennifer Holberg, author of Nourishing Narratives

  Discussion Questions: 1. How have stories influenced your own spiritual formation and growth? 2. Are there any stories or narratives that you have accepted without critically examining them? How might this impact your faith? 3. How can the church create space for sharing and hearing each other’s stories? Why is this important for spiritual…

Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

Episode 180: The Key Relationships Every Leader Needs, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

  TIMESTAMPS: 00:01:32 Being vulnerable is crucial for leading churches through change. Stay open to correction, empathize with others, and reflect on yourself. Security in relationships is essential. 00:03:27 Leaders need three types of relationships: partners (who care more about the mission than themselves), friends (who care more about the person than the mission), and…