Leadership in Ministry: Week One Quiz
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What is one of the significant impacts of individuals feeling their best in a team environment?

  • They tend to ignore team dynamics.
  • They become more self-aware and open. (correct)
  • They develop a fear of criticism from others.
  • They feel overwhelmed by their own thoughts.

    • What internal messages can hinder self-presentation and effectiveness in team settings?

  • Supportive feedback from peers.
  • Confidence and optimism about one's abilities.
  • Clear understanding of team goals.
  • Negative self-talk and doubts about capability. (correct)

    • Which aspect is emphasized as important for maintaining an individual's energy and focus?

  • Ignoring personal needs in favor of teamwork.
  • Overcommitment to tasks without reflection.
  • Consciously managing oneself for the situation. (correct)
  • Relying solely on external motivation.

    • What behavior is suggested to influence how one 'shows up' in a team meeting?

    <p>Bringing a positive presence such as a smile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What practice can help team members share their internal feelings during a meeting?

    <p>Encouraging members to describe their internal landscapes with one word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of leaders compared to managers?

    <p>Leaders do the right things while managers do things right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill set is suggested as less critical for top management in the context presented?

    <p>Technical skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the leadership context mentioned, what is emphasized as influential in the dynamics between leaders and their teams?

    <p>The varying effectiveness of leaders with different teams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What broader framework is leadership defined within, according to the passage?

    <p>A dynamic interplay between leaders, followers, and the organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does context play in leadership as discussed?

    <p>It shapes how leaders are perceived and how they operate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the view of leadership presented?

    <p>Leadership is best understood within a larger contextual framework.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the skill requirements across different management levels?

    <p>Middle management balances both technical and human skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major personal event led to the speaker feeling lost and desperate?

    <p>Divorce from spouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of their life did the speaker indicate needed support during their difficult time?

    <p>Personal faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the speaker describe their relationship with God after experiencing failure?

    <p>It grew deeper through transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the speaker's friends play during their time of hardship?

    <p>They offered unconditional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did the speaker use to describe the experience of integrating failures into their spirituality?

    <p>Transformative journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the speaker's position at Vanguard when they assumed a new role?

    <p>Director of Grass Studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the speaker realize about their self-esteem during their crisis?

    <p>It was profoundly shattered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the speaker feel a need for a savior during their difficult time?

    <p>To find emotional stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the speaker's view on failure?

    <p>It can be a pathway for personal growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the speaker’s primary source of comfort during the time of personal crisis?

    <p>God's love and friends' support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leadership roles are mentioned in the Old Testament?

    <p>Priestly, prophetic, and kingship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Jesus redefine the concept of kingship?

    <p>As a shepherd steward servant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant issue did the Jerusalem council address?

    <p>Whether Gentiles should be circumcised to join the church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theological principle did Saint Augustine emphasize?

    <p>In essentials unity, in doubtful matters liberty, in all things charity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the ultimate purposes mentioned for the reconciliation process?

    <p>To make peace through love of the cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'canosis' imply in the context provided?

    <p>The act of becoming less for the benefit of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the document suggest about the gifts of leadership in the church?

    <p>They are distributed among apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biblical principle revolves around engaging in theological reflection?

    <p>In essentials unity, in doubtful matters liberty, in all things charity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of the community formed through discipleship according to the content?

    <p>A self-forming unconventional community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shift in identity was significant for the early church as discussed?

    <p>The acceptance of Gentiles into the faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does theology assist individuals in recognizing regarding their experiences?

    <p>Their lens of different interpretive frameworks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about doing theology in everyday actions?

    <p>It occurs during various aspects of life including prayer and confession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents an absolute belief mentioned by the speaker?

    <p>The divinity of Jesus and the concept of the Trinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author express about their childhood beliefs regarding dancing?

    <p>They eventually recognized that these beliefs were not absolute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conflict arises in the author's discussion of immigration?

    <p>The balance between legality and morality in welcoming immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the author characterize the idea of 'external reality'?

    <p>It refers to facts about the world outside one's personal interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the author's reaction to their third-grade situation concerning dancing?

    <p>They chose to lie to avoid participating in square dancing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theological action does the author associate with engaging in discernment?

    <p>Reflecting on what God would think about circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mention of 'barber cross seats' metaphorically suggest in the discussion?

    <p>A conflict between different interest groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Week One: Leading the Congregation

    • Three Dangers of Leadership:

      • Serving sacrificially
      • Preserving the institution
      • Leading others through change

    • Four Interior Attitudes (Fruits of the Spirit):

      • Childlikeness
      • Humility
      • Desire to Serve
      • Self-Examination

    • Spirituality and Ministry Demands:

      • Leader's Spirituality: Growing awareness of God and receptivity to God's Spirit.
      • Receptivity to God's Spirit is vital for forming Christ in leaders.
      • This is important for serving others and the world.

    • Elements and Graces of Jesus' Ministry:

      • Rhythm of public and private ministry
      • Ministry within an intimate covenant community
      • 6 vital graces: prayer, fasting, the Lord's Supper, Scripture, spiritual conversation, worship in the temple

    • Open Systems Framework:

      • Environment, inputs, throughputs, outputs, feedback loop
      • Understand how these function in leadership's whole.

    Other Topics

    • Wesley's Quadrilateral:

      • Scripture, tradition, reason, experience

    • Use of Self:

      • Personal awareness, awareness of others, awareness of context (organizational effectiveness)
      • Personal development, healthy ego and immature psyche

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    This quiz explores the foundational aspects of leadership within a congregation, especially focusing on the dangers and interior attitudes necessary for effective ministry. It delves into the significance of spirituality, the graces of Jesus' ministry, and the Open Systems Framework that guides effective leadership. Test your understanding and insights into leading with faith and purpose.

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