Explore how the practice of ministry is a spiritual discipline. Read: This Odd and Wondrous Calling: The Public and Private Lives of Two Ministers Lillian Daniel and Martin B. Copenhaver Chapter 8, “Made Better Than I Am” Discussion Prep: Jot down or outline your answer to the question below. Be prepared to share your thoughts …
Synthesize and explore how spiritual disciplines equip you and shape your image of what it means to be a pastor. Read: Grace to Lead: Practicing Leadership in the Wesleyan Tradition, Revised Edition – Board of Higher Education & Ministry Introduction and Chapter 3, “Christian Leadership Sustained by Practice” Pastor: Revised Edition: The Theology and Practice …
Explore new ways in which you might be empowered to go deeper in your practices based on your greater understanding of vulnerability. Read: Brené Brown describes wholehearted living like this: “Wholehearted living is about engaging in our lives from a place of worthiness. It means cultivating the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in …
Explore how the power of vulnerability shapes you, how vulnerability is related to spiritual practices, and how you might theologically incorporate this current research into your ministry framework. Write: Finish sentences below. I grew up thinking that vulnerability meant… Cultural messages I received about vulnerability (school, church, and media) were… Watch: Write: After watching the …
Think about the power of covenant and curious questions as you prepare to discuss and create your RIOM Group Covenant. Read: Know Your Story and Lead With It Chapter 4 – “Signs of Transformation” Chapter 6 – “Forming and Leading Narrative Clergy Peer Groups” “Practicing Curious Questions,” page 143-145 Watch: Close But Different Write: As …
Explore the idea of growing together as leaders through peer learning and the power of narrative. Read: Know Your Story and Lead With It – Intro through Chapter 3 Peer power: The promise of clergy support groups Watch: Life’s a Great Teacher, Are You a Great Student? Study Write: Compare/contrast the readings and the videos. a. …
Think about your calling and ministry context through the lens of This Odd and Wondrous Calling and Discerning God’s Call. Read: This Odd and Wondrous Calling Chapter 1, “Minute 54” Chapter 17 “Recall Notice” Watch: Discerning God’s Call Discussion Prep: Jot down or outline answers in this section and have them available during the RIOM …
