The Art of Leadership--Lesson 7--Beware of Saboteurs

Discussion Questions:

1. How does our desire to be liked influence our leadership ability? What are some ways to

avoid falling into the trap of people pleasing?

2. What makes good people turn into saboteurs? Why are there consistently those who will

try to sabotage leadership?

3. How have you seen people lose their ears when people of God resort to the sword? How

do you avoid reaching a point of retaliation or violence when you are attacked? What

helps you to stay calm and focused on the mission?

4. How do we adapt to reaching our culture without change? What changes are you afraid of

seeing happen at Garden Ridge? Why do these changes scare you?

5. What makes receiving a present in different wrapping paper than you ask for acceptable?

How does God’s focus on mission and the fact that He does not waste anything help you

look beyond the wrapping paper that life comes in to the contents inside the box?

The Art of Leadership--Lesson 6--Blending Relationships With Purpose

Discussion Questions:

1. What kinds of things make you feel like you don’t fit in with God’s people or connect very

well?

2. Does everyone have something to offer the Kingdom of God? Everyone? What does this

mean for you?

3. In what ways does Garden Ridge need to grow in adaptive leadership and empowering

everyone? What stories do you have of this being a positive trait at Garden Ridge?

4. What steps do you see in Rahab’s development of faith in God? How does adaptive

leadership play an important role in helping people from questionable pasts find their way

to salvation and acceptance in God’s covenant community?

5. How did the faith of a pagan harlot change history? How was her family influenced by her

choices? If God can do so much through Rahab, what are His plans for you?

The Art of Leadership--Lesson 5--Courage to Stand

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do we often forget our destination when we encounter unexpected storms? How

have you seen this add to anxiety and/or fear?

2. What kinds of things cause us to not recognize or forget the things the LORD has done for

us in the past? How does this hinder our courage when we face new challenges and

trials?

3. What difficulties do you find proclaiming what will happen (your destiny) going into battle

with a giant trial in your life like David was able to do? What promises from God do you

cling to so you can proclaim your destiny?

4. What stories do you have of overcoming lions and bears? How has God prepared you in

advance for the battles you face now in your life?

5. How is entitlement a source of distraction from the mission the LORD calls us to? What

kinds of things tempt you to think the Kingdom belongs to you?