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What is the essence of ministry that goes beyond human effort?

  • Demands total abandonment to God (correct)
  • Requires strategic planning and execution
  • Focuses on maximizing resources available
  • Involves building a strong community presence

Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of Jesus’s ministry?

  • Engaging in secular community outreach (correct)
  • Functioning within a small covenant community
  • Teaching by example of vital graces
  • Establishment of public and private rhythms

Which of the following graces is included in the practices of Jesus?

  • Philanthropy
  • Fasting (correct)
  • Community service
  • Meditation

Which of the following fundamentals of spirituality emphasizes a shared, communal approach?

<p>Covenantal, communal spirituality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the feedback loop primarily used for in the open systems framework?

<p>To assess and improve the effectiveness of inputs and throughputs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does biblical theology primarily focus on?

<p>Studying theology within Scripture itself. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach aims to systematize theological concepts into a coherent whole?

<p>Systematic theology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does moral theology primarily investigate?

<p>The implications of theology on moral dilemmas and ethical questions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of philosophical theology?

<p>To validate and define truth claims of all theological branches. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three dimensions of vision in a ministry context?

<p>Upward insight, inward revelation, outward potential. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes historical theology?

<p>An examination of the past theological systems and interpretations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately represents one of the elements of Wesley's Quadrilateral?

<p>Scripture serves as a primary authority in theological discussions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of the norming stage in group development?

<p>There is a heightened sense of solidarity among members. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the nature of psychological safety in team dynamics?

<p>It enables open discussion without fear of embarrassment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the findings of Google's 'Project Aristotle,' what aspect is less significant than the team’s working dynamics?

<p>The individual talents of team members. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five key dynamics that distinguish successful teams at Google?

<p>Creativity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can hinder the effectiveness of other team behaviors in a group?

<p>Failure to establish psychological safety. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is emphasized as a key to working on impactful team projects?

<p>Emphasizing personal motivations within the group. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In team settings, what is meant by 'self-emptying'?

<p>Members set aside personal agendas for group goals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can team members best regulate their behavior to collaborate effectively?

<p>By adhering to established group norms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about psychological safety?

<p>It is a personality trait. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic does NOT describe chronically anxious families?

<p>Strict leadership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the three characteristics of self-differentiated leaders?

<p>They define who they are in emotional chaos. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which insight from the Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of involving others?

<p>Speaking the truth through assertiveness. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'quick-fix mentality' signify in chronically anxious families?

<p>Constantly seeking immediate resolutions to problems. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is mission described in the context provided?

<p>It extends beyond the church’s walls. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'blame displacement' refer to in chronically anxious families?

<p>Shift of fault onto others. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT part of the self-differentiation leader's role?

<p>Engaging in emotional manipulation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental principle behind the concept of 'receiving without payment' in mission?

<p>Giving without the expectation of receiving back. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is NOT suggested for managing differences according to Ephesians 4:15?

<p>Expressing emotions without reflection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The norming stage in group development is characterized by increased freedom to disagree with leaders and fellow team members.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Google's findings on team dynamics, the identity of the team members is more crucial than how they collaborate.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Psychological safety refers to the ability to take risks on a team without feeling insecure or embarrassed.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dependability in a team means that team members can complete tasks without the need for clear roles and goals.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Self-emptying refers to team members feeling that their group is superior to others.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Malice can be cured easily through simple acts of kindness.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Forgiveness involves actively rewriting your perception of the person who has hurt you.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reconciliation is possible without the other person being truthful about their actions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The healing phase requires one to invite back the person who caused pain without any conditions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of forgiveness is likened to performing spiritual surgery within your soul.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you begin to heal, you often see the person who wronged you as strong and infallible.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anger turning into malice can lead to lasting emotional pain if not addressed.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chronic anxiety is primarily a response to real threats.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Families can be simultaneously involved in four interlocking emotional forces.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the characteristics of anxiety patterns in families is over-functioning and under-functioning.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cutting off relationships is an effective strategy for resolving conflict in families.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emotional triangles bind anxiety by going to the person we have an issue with.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tian's thesis suggests that clergy are involved in three distinct families whose emotional forces do not interlock.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emotional outbursts are typically a result of simmering conflict in families.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Distance and togetherness are opposing characteristics of anxiety patterns in families.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Families in an organization function independently of each other.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the signs of 'slow death' is the desire for quick results.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Embedded conflict among peers competing for resources is one of the barriers facing middle management.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The strategy known as 'Peace and Pay' encourages proactive change.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Burnout among effective leaders results from a lack of recent change initiatives.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bureaucratic culture is characterized by low permission requirements to perform job tasks.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Personal time restraints do not significantly impact creativity and innovation in the workplace.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The violation of trust occurs when decision-makers ignore pressures for change.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The thirst for vision drives leaders to openly discuss the challenges associated with change.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Middle management faces barriers primarily due to a supportive top leadership.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the three elements of Jesus’s ministry with their descriptions:

<p>Public ministry rhythm = A structured approach in both public engagement and personal reflection Covenant community = An intimate group that fosters relationships and accountability Teaching by example = Demonstrates vital life practices through personal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the six graces Jesus practiced with their respective functions:

<p>Prayer = Communicating with God for guidance and strength Fasting = Setting aside physical needs to focus on spiritual growth The Lord's Supper = Celebrating community and remembrance of Christ Spiritual Conversations = Engaging in meaningful dialogue about faith and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the four additional fundamentals of spirituality for Christian leaders with their focuses:

<p>Spirituality of action and contemplation = Balancing active ministry with prayerful reflection Covenantal, communal spirituality = Building a life of faith within a supportive community Holistic lifestyle of spirituality = Integrating faith practices into everyday life The Examen of Consciousness = Reflecting on personal experiences to grow in faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dangers of leadership with their descriptions:

<p>Serving sacrificially = Prioritizing selfless service to others Preserving the institution = Focusing on maintaining the organization for its own sake Leading through change = Guiding others without stability or direction Activity trap = Getting lost in tasks instead of meaningful goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of the open systems framework with their definitions:

<p>Environment = The external factors influencing the system Inputs = Resources and information entering the system Throughputs = The processes transforming inputs into outputs Outputs = The final products or results produced by the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the interior attitudes of a Christian leader with their characteristics:

<p>Childlikeness = Humility that reflects true greatness Humility = Selflessness that reveals true identity Desire to serve = Aspiring to lead from a foundation of service Wonder = Ability to appreciate the present moment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the practices associated with Jesus's ministry with their respective benefits:

<p>Prayer = Deepening connection with God Worship in the Temple = Fostering communal faith practices Fasting = Enhancing spiritual focus and discipline The Scriptures = Guiding moral and ethical decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics of humility with their implications:

<p>Perfect humility = Selfishness disappears, revealing true self Humility of Christ = Rooted firmly in faith and confidence in God Humility as a mirror = Reflecting one's authentic self Paradoxical power of weakness = Strength derived from acknowledging one’s vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their definitions related to leadership in a religious context:

<p>Servant-first = A leader who prioritizes serving others Childlike spirituality = A form of faith that embraces simplicity and trust Authentic leadership = Leading with true identity and integrity Desire to lead = Aspiring to influence others positively</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the foundations of a covenantal community with their characteristics:

<p>Shared commitment = A mutual promise to support one another Intimate relationships = Developing deep connections among members Accountability = Encouraging responsibility within the community Collective decision-making = Involving all voices in the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the descriptions of emotional patterns in families with their representations:

<p>Over-functioning = Taking on excessive responsibility in relationships Under-functioning = Avoiding responsibilities and decision-making Emotional triangles = Complex interactions that maintain anxiety in families Chronic anxiety = A response driven by real and perceived threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the practices of Jesus with their impact on leadership:

<p>Prayer = Encourages reliance on God's strength Worship in the Temple = Cultivates a sense of community identity The Lord's Supper = Reinforces the importance of togetherness Spiritual Conversations = Promotes growth in understanding and faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of Spiritual Well-being with their descriptions:

<p>Calling = Life has purpose/meaning Membership = Be understood/appreciated</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the four components of Spiritual Leadership with their meanings:

<p>Hope/Faith = Belief in a positive future Vision = Clear picture of what to aspire towards Inner Life = Personal spiritual practices Altruistic Love = Unconditional concern for others</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the elements of the Triple Bottom Line with their focus:

<p>Economic = Focus on profit generation Social = Focus on community and relationships Environmental = Focus on sustainability and ecology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the outcomes of Personal Spiritual Leadership (PSL) with their descriptions:

<p>Personal commitment &amp; productivity = Stronger individual contributions Life satisfaction &amp; psychological well-being = Enhanced overall quality of life Sustainability mindset = Awareness of long-term impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the outcomes of Organizational Spiritual Leadership (OSL) with their effects:

<p>Organizational Commitment &amp; productivity = Increased efficiency and loyalty Employee Well-being = Improved job satisfaction Financial Performance = Achievement of economic goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the descriptions of congregations with their types:

<p>Wishing Congregation = Vision of the future with no impact on present Dreaming Congregation = A vision that inspires but lacks practicality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the aspects of Personal Spiritual Leadership with their components:

<p>Inner Life = Developing mindfulness and spiritual practices Vision of service = Focusing on helping others through altruism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match concepts of Psychological Safety with their definitions:

<p>Taking risks = Feeling secure enough to express oneself Emotional safety = Ability to speak without fear of consequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the strategies for dealing with chronic anxiety with their descriptions:

<p>Cutting off relationships = Avoiding conflict but risking further issues Emotional triangles = Tensions that bind families through unresolved issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following phases of the forgiveness journey with their descriptions:

<p>Phase 1 = We experience hurt due to personal pain and betrayal Phase 2 = We feel hate, which signifies the need for healing Phase 3 = We confront our feelings and seek understanding Phase 4 = We choose to forgive and release resentment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements of mission clarity with the respective questions:

<p>Who are we? = Identifying the organization's identity What is our business? = Understanding the purpose God has called us for How do we decide on the right things? = Determining the decision-making process How do we get them done? = Implementing actions to fulfill our mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following community needs with their contexts:

<p>Poor = Struggling with basic survival needs Blind = Require accessibility and orientation resources Elderly = Need for companionship and health support Victims of Sex Trafficking = Need for protection and rehabilitation services</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics of the church's engagement with the community:

<p>Exclusive club = A church that isolates itself from community engagement Relevant outreach = A church that understands and serves its environment Values preservation = Balancing acceptance with core religious beliefs Community contamination = Fear of losing identity through engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of emotional forces in families with their descriptions:

<p>Over-functioning = Taking excessive responsibility for others' problems Under-functioning = Failing to meet expected responsibilities in family roles Emotional triangles = Dynamic relationships causing anxiety within families Chronic anxiety = A persistent response to felt threats in family life</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of emotional experiences with their consequences:

<p>Disloyalty = Leads to deep personal hurt Anger as energy = Can help establish necessary boundaries Hate = Signifies the need for emotional healing Infected wounds = Results from minor repeated hurts that grow over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their corresponding concepts related to mission:

<p>Mission outreach = Actively seeking to understand local community needs Inclusivity = Avoiding becoming an exclusive environment Balance in mission = Finding equilibrium between community engagement and values Mission clarity = Defining purpose to remain relevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following stages of emotional response in families with typical behaviors:

<p>Emotional outbursts = Results from unresolved simmering conflicts Cutting off relationships = A strategy to avoid tension within families Simmering conflict = Underlying tensions that lead to emotional eruptions Family involvement = Navigating through interlocking emotional dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of personal healing to their effects:

<p>Healing process = Inviting back the person who caused pain without conditions Forgiveness = Actively changing your perception of the offender Resentment release = Choosing to let go of past grievances Malice prevention = Addressing anger before it turns destructive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is often associated with well-differentiated leaders in managing anxiety?

<p>Balance self-awareness with relational connections in high-anxiety contexts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of self-differentiation, which of the following best describes the importance of self-regulation?

<p>To minimize the need for external validation and focus on team dynamics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is integral to the concept of spiritual leadership according to identified components?

<p>Inspiring hope through personal hardship while serving a greater vision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is a critical component of effective team dynamics that reflects the characteristics seen in high-performance teams?

<p>Encouragement of diverse perspectives to enhance collaboration and creativity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option best describes the characteristics of anxiety patterns prevalent in families?

<p>Recurring themes of conflict, emotional outbursts, and relationship cut-off (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is essential for an effective team to demonstrate unity and commitment?

<p>Clear elevating goal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that differentiates effective teams from less effective ones, according to the content?

<p>Collaborative climate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of team development is characterized by increasing cohesion and adjustment among team members?

<p>Norming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Esteem/ affection' energy center in the false self system imply about perceived acceptance?

<p>Acceptance is contingent on performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the importance of external support in effective teams?

<p>It provides additional resources and recognition for team efforts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In managing conflict, which stage is characterized by self-justification and eroded trust among team members?

<p>Injustice collecting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which conflict management style is best described as prioritizing personal goals over collaboration?

<p>Compete to win (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic does NOT contribute to a team's conflict resolution capabilities?

<p>Individualistic perspectives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the 'productive zone of disequilibrium'?

<p>It motivates engagement in adaptive work. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role is NOT associated with adaptive leadership principles?

<p>Providing all the answers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the term 'holding environment' in adaptive leadership?

<p>A supportive area that fosters psychological safety. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about technical versus adaptive problems is accurate?

<p>Adaptive problems involve multiple aspects and require community involvement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'going to the balcony' imply in the context of adaptive leadership?

<p>To analyze the overall dynamics within a group. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Silent non-acceptance in a team setting can best be described as which of the following?

<p>Concealing dissent without active discussion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership approach focuses primarily on engaging a community to resolve complex issues?

<p>Adaptive leadership (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'in-your-face criticism' style is characterized by which behavior?

<p>Expressing dissent directly and without restraint. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of having a level of distress that is too low in a team setting?

<p>Complacency and maintenance of the status quo. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is essential for a self-differentiated leader in managing emotional reactivity?

<p>Define their identity amidst chaos (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary factor when considering the mission of a church in relation to its environment?

<p>Understanding community needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk of a group relying heavily on the quick-fix mentality?

<p>Undermines sustainable solutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In achieving effective team dynamics, which behavior is least conducive to success?

<p>Engaging in blame displacement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typical of self-differentiated leaders?

<p>Enabling emotional dependency on others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the central questions of mission that a church should consider?

<p>Who are we as a community? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is likely to happen if a church becomes isolated from its environment?

<p>It risks becoming irrelevant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors is indicative of emotional reactivity within families?

<p>Exhibiting frequent outbursts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect is reflected by the descriptors of mission within the church?

<p>Engagement that is contextual to the community (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the dangers of leadership is serving sacrificially.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 6 graces of Jesus include prayer, fasting, and spiritual conversations.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Childlikeness and humility are interior attitudes characterizing a Christian leader.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The input-output model in the open systems framework disregards the impact of environmental feedback.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A covenantal, communal spirituality is one of the additional fundamentals of spirituality.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wesley’s Quadrilateral includes four elements: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mission is defined as a compelling vision of a desirable future.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'Open area' in the Johari Window includes aspects known both to ourselves and others.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Palmer’s 5 leadership shadows include concepts such as denial of wealth and denial of success.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'Golden Thread' refers to a fundamental element necessary for improvement within an organization.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Inward view in the three dimensions of vision refers to new insights on how circumstances could be transformed.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Logic of task pursuit assumes that working harder will always lead to better results, even with dulled tools.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three energy centres of the false self system include security, power, and esteem.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Operational models of conflict indicate that actions taken due to incompatible goals lead to personal disagreements, but not to larger organisational or societal conflicts.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tucker's stages of team development include forming, storming, norming, and performing, emphasizing processes of adjustment and competition.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The five conflict management styles include only accommodating, avoiding, and compromising.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Psychological safety within a group is about team members feeling they must be perfect to avoid conflict.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Self-worth, as described, is seeing one's value in alignment with how it is perceived by others.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The aim of the 'adjustments' stage in the conflict cycle is to achieve a win-win scenario or compromise.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The key components of effective teams include a collaborative climate, clear goals, and external recognition.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of conflict resolution, 'power' refers to the unequal distribution of authority and influence in relationships.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chronic anxiety in families often involves a quick-fix mentality and poorly defined leadership.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Self-differentiated leaders tend to avoid monitoring their own anxiety and reflecting on their role within the team dynamics.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The understanding of the environment is essential for a church to remain relevant and avoid becoming insular.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the characteristics of mission, acts such as curing the sick and raising the dead are considered primary objectives.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emotional reactivity is a defining trait of self-differentiated leaders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A primary question regarding mission is 'What is our business?' which seeks to clarify purpose from God.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blame displacement in anxious families typically involves taking personal responsibility for group issues.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of mission, receiving grace without payment is seen as an essential practice.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The herding instinct for togetherness is a characteristic of well-adjusted families.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the dangers of leadership with their descriptions:

<p>Serving sacrificially = Neglecting one's own needs Activity trap = Being busy without effective results Leading others through change = Facing resistance to new ideas Burnout = Exhaustion from relentless responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the interior attitudes of a Christian leader with their definitions:

<p>Childlikeness = Embracing simplicity and trust Humility = Recognizing one's limitations Desire to serve = Putting others' needs before one's own Desire for self-examination = Reflecting on personal actions regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the elements of Jesus' ministry with their principles:

<p>Rhythm of public ministry and private space = Balancing outreach with personal retreat Small, intimate covenant community = Nurturing deep relationships among followers Taught by example = Demonstrating values through actions The Lord’s Supper = Creating a communal act of remembrance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the additional fundamentals of spirituality with their attributes:

<p>Spirituality of action and contemplation = Integrating deeds with inner reflection Covenantal, communal spirituality = Fostering shared commitments in faith Holistic lifestyle of spirituality = Embracing all aspects of life in faith Examen of consciousness = Regularly assessing one's moral and spiritual state</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the approaches to theological conversations with their focuses:

<p>Biblical = Exploring faith through Scripture Systematic = Organizing faith concepts logically Moral/Ethics = Understanding the good in moral dilemmas Philosophical = Defining theological branches comprehensively</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of Wesley's Quadrilateral with their definitions:

<p>Scripture = The authoritative text for Christian faith Tradition = The teachings and practices passed down through generations Reason = Logical thinking applied to faith matters Experience = Personal encounters and revelations of God's presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the three dimensions of vision with their descriptions:

<p>Upward view = Insight into God's grandeur Inward view = Recognition of our limitations Outward view = Imaginative insight into alternative circumstances Mission = Active engagement in bringing vision to reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the five leadership shadows described by Palmer to their characteristics:

<p>Deep insecurity = Questioning leader's identity and worth Hostile perception = Believing in winners and losers Functional atheism = Leaders hold ultimate responsibility Fear of chaos = Concern over disorder in leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their meanings in the context of organizational leadership:

<p>Golden Thread = The fundamental difference-maker in an organization Silver Threads = Innovations that enrich specific congregation areas Logic of task pursuit = Assumption that harder work alone yields success Self-defeating patterns = Behaviors that trap individuals in unproductive cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the areas of the Johari Window with their definitions:

<p>Open area = Known to self and others Hidden area = Known to self but not to others Blind spots = Unknown to self but known by others Unknown = Not known to anyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions regarding mission and vision:

<p>Vision = The compelling view of a desirable future Mission = The active work currently being undertaken Mission as a bridge = Connects the reality to the envisioned future Operational focus = Immediate action towards fulfilling the mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following definitions with the corresponding elements of chronic anxiety in families:

<p>Over-functioning = Taking excessive responsibility for others Under-functioning = Failing to meet basic responsibilities Emotional triangles = Interconnected relationships causing anxiety Cutting off relationships = Avoidance as a conflict resolution strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms related to personal identity with their appropriate descriptions:

<p>Core self = All parts of myself, including strengths and weaknesses Self-esteem = Honouring parts of myself without being ego-inflated Idealised self = How I think I should be based on external expectations Persona = Socially constructed self that we present to the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the stages of team development with their key characteristics:

<p>Forming = Purpose &amp; direction Storming = Competition &amp; influence Norming = Cohesion &amp; adjustment Performing = Loyalty and pride</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the energy centres of the false self system with their corresponding beliefs:

<p>Security/survival = I’m safe only if Power/control = I have control only if Esteem/affection = People will love/accept me only if Power = Who is more powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics of chronically anxious families with their descriptions:

<p>Emotional reactivity = Quick to respond to perceived threats Herding instinct for togetherness = Desire to maintain constant familial connection Blame displacement = Attributing responsibility to others Quick-fix mentality = Seeking immediate solutions without addressing underlying issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of conflict with their definitions:

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Match the characteristics of effective teams with their descriptions:

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Match the characteristics of self-differentiated leaders with their definitions:

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Match the conflict management styles with their characteristics:

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Match the descriptors of mission with their applications:

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Match the levels of conflict with their objectives:

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Match the questions of mission with their purposes:

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Match the components of psychological safety with their meanings:

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Match the insights from Apostle Paul for managing differences with their descriptions:

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Match the findings of Google’s 'Project Aristotle' with their key aspects:

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Match the relationship between mission and environment with their implications:

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Match the characteristics of emotional reactivity with their effects:

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Match the aspects of emotional forces with their functions:

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Match the descriptors of self-differentiated leaders with their actions:

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Flashcards

Balance of Public and Private Ministry

Jesus' ministry had a balance between public outreach and private time for reflection and prayer.

Intimate Covenant Community

Jesus built his ministry around a close-knit group of disciples.

Six Graces of Jesus' Ministry

Jesus' life demonstrated the importance of practices like prayer, fasting, and the Lord's Supper.

Open Systems Framework

A framework for understanding how a system, like a church, interacts with its environment and changes over time.

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Components of the Open Systems Framework

The open systems framework includes components like the environment, inputs, throughputs, outputs, and feedback loops, which work together to sustain the system.

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Biblical Theology

The study of theology from the perspective of Scripture itself.

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Systematic Theology

Aims to create a systematic and logical understanding of theological beliefs by integrating biblical ideas.

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Historical Theology

Examines the historical development of theological ideas and interpretations of scripture.

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Moral Theology (Ethics)

Investigates ethical implications of theology, addressing moral dilemmas and understanding good, justice, and mercy.

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Philosophical Theology

Seeks to define and justify other branches of theology as truth claims.

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Wesley's Quadrilateral

Wesley's Quadrilateral is a way of understanding Christian theology and includes four elements: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience.

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Three Dimensions of Vision

A vision should provide three key insights: understanding God's greatness, recognizing our limitations, and imagining how our actions can change the world.

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Norming Stage

A stage in group development where members feel comfortable expressing opinions, disagreeing with leaders, and developing a sense of collective identity.

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Group Norms

Unspoken or spoken rules that guide team behavior and make collaboration smoother.

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Psychological Safety

A team environment where members feel safe to take risks and share ideas without fear of judgment.

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Dependability

Refers to how well team members can depend on each other to deliver high-quality work on time.

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Structure & Clarity

Having clear goals, roles, and execution plans for the team.

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Meaning of Work

The personal significance or importance of the team's work to its members.

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Impact of Work

The belief that the team's work has a positive impact on the world or the organization.

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Project Aristotle

A study by Google that identified key dynamics for high-performing teams.

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Psychological Safety is Key

Psychological safety was found to be the most important factor for successful teams in Google's Project Aristotle.

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Speaking the Truth in Love

The art of managing conflict constructively, involving honesty and respectful communication.

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Chronically Anxious Families

Families where emotional reactivity, blaming, and a focus on immediate solutions dominate, making it hard to solve problems.

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Self-Differentiated Leaders

Leaders who maintain their sense of self amidst emotional turmoil, reflect on their role, and manage their own anxiety.

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Mission Descriptor

A clear and compelling statement of purpose that guides all activities and actions.

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Malice

When anger turns to harmful intent. It's the most difficult type to overcome.

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Surrender malice to God

Accepting God's help to release malicious feelings towards someone.

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Prayer for peace

Praying for peace in the life of someone you hate.

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Magic Eyes

Seeing someone in a new, more compassionate light.

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Spiritual surgery

To forgive is to perform spiritual surgery, cutting out the pain and resentment caused by someone else's actions.

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Forgiveness has begun

When you recall those who hurt you, but feel a genuine desire to wish them well.

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Reconcile

Reconciliation requiring the other person to acknowledge and accept their actions and commit to not repeating them.

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Acute Anxiety

A state of heightened awareness and activation in response to an imminent threat or danger. This response is short-lived and typically subsides once the danger is removed.

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Chronic Anxiety

A persistent feeling of unease and worry that is not tied to a specific threat. It often leads to automatic reactions and impulsive behaviors without conscious thought.

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Triangling

A dynamic interpersonal pattern where three people are involved in a conflict, but the conflict is primarily focused between two of them, with the third person acting as a mediator or buffer.

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Slow Death

A state of organizational decline characterized by a lack of urgency, trust violations, suppressed vision, and burnout.

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Don't Rock the Boat

Avoid creating conflict or change, prioritizing stability over progress.

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Violation of Trust

Recognizing the need for change but choosing not to address it directly.

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Thirst for Vision

Leaders keep the challenges associated with change hidden, preventing open discussion and planning.

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Burnout

People who have attempted change initiatives become discouraged due to a lack of perceived success.

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Bureaucratic Culture

A work environment where following rules and procedures is prioritized over creativity and initiative.

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Embedded Conflict

Frequent disagreements among teams and departments, hindering collaborative problem-solving and effectiveness.

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Personal Time Restraints

Individuals feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities, sacrificing personal life and limiting time for innovation.

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Confronting Slow Death

Strategies to overcome slow death by addressing the core issues.

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Danger of Serving Sacrificially

The danger of serving sacrificially is the risk of becoming overly focused on fulfilling the needs of the congregation and neglecting personal well-being, leading to burnout.

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Danger of Preserving the Institution

The danger of preserving the institution for its own sake is the trap of prioritizing routines and activities over actual mission and purpose, becoming stagnant.

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Danger of Leading Through Change

The danger of leading others through change is the challenge of navigating resistance, fear, and uncertainty while fostering a sense of shared vision and purpose.

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Childlikeness in Leadership

Childlikeness is a crucial aspect of Christian leadership, encompassing imagination, wonder, present-moment living, and freedom from rigidity.

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Humility in Leadership

Humility for a leader means recognizing their own limitations and relying on God's grace, leading to selflessness and serving others.

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Jesus' Ministry: Public and Private

Jesus balanced public outreach with private time for reflection and prayer.

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Ministry in Community

Jesus' ministry centered around a close-knit group of disciples.

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Components of Open Systems Framework

The open systems framework has components like the environment, inputs, throughputs, outputs, and feedback loops.

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Open Systems: Environment

The environment includes external factors influencing the system.

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Open Systems: Inputs

Inputs are the resources the system receives from the environment.

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Contextual mission

Understanding the specific needs and challenges of the community the church serves.

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Mission and Environment Relationship

The church needs to actively engage with its surrounding community to be relevant and make a difference.

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Missional Clarity

Identifying and understanding the church's purpose, values, and calling.

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Phase 1: Hurt

The first stage of the forgiveness journey, where an individual experiences hurt, pain, or betrayal.

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Phase 2: Hate

The second stage of forgiveness where anger and resentment towards the offender take root.

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Hate

A state of prolonged and deep anger, often fueled by a desire for revenge or punishment.

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Balance between church and community

The church should be aware of its surrounding community but maintain its values and principles.

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Forgiveness

The act of releasing anger and resentment towards an offender, allowing for healing and restoration.

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Reconciliation

The process of restoring a relationship with the offender, requiring mutual understanding and willingness to move forward.

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Triple Bottom Line

A concept that emphasizes balancing financial profitability with social and environmental responsibility. It promotes sustainability by focusing on the overall value created rather than just profit.

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Spiritual Leadership

A leadership style that emphasizes personal growth and development, focusing on cultivating hope, faith, vision, mindfulness, and love.

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Wishing Congregation

A congregation that has a clear vision for the future but fails to implement it in the present, resulting in little to no change or progress.

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Personal Spiritual Leadership (PSL)

Recognizing the connection between personal spirituality and leadership, emphasizing cultivating an inner life of hope, faith, vision, and love in order to effectively lead.

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Organizational Spiritual Leadership (OSL)

Building on PSL, organizational spiritual leadership focuses on influencing group relationships through hope, faith, vision, and love, creating a shared sense of purpose and community.

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Healthy Congregation

A state of organizational wellness characterized by a clear vision, a strong commitment to the mission, a sense of shared purpose, and thriving relationships.

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Visionary Congregation

A congregation that actively pursues its vision, inspiring change and growth within the community.

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False Self Energy Centers

The false self system revolves around three energy centers that seek security, power, or esteem through conditional means.

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Empowering Through Delegation

This leadership style focuses on empowering team members to take ownership of their work, assuming they are both able and willing.

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Operational Model of Conflict

Conflict arises when actions of one party threaten another, leading to reactions.

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Collaborate

This conflict management style involves finding a solution that satisfies the needs and interests of all parties involved.

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Technical problems

Problems with clearly defined solutions that can be addressed by existing skills and processes within the organization.

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Technical/Adaptive problems

Problems requiring a change in mindset and use of technology to solve them.

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Adaptive problems

Complex problems requiring a community's engagement to address systemic issues and relationships.

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Adaptive leadership

Leadership style focused on navigating complex and uncertain situations.

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Productive zone of disequilibrium

The optimal level of distress that motivates people to engage in change.

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Going to the balcony

Stepping back to gain a broader perspective on a situation.

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Holding environment

A supportive environment allowing individuals and groups to address adaptive challenges.

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Malicious compliance

A behavior that appears to comply with a decision but conveys a negative attitude.

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Deflection

A behavior where someone repeatedly changes the subject to avoid addressing an issue.

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Silence

When people choose to remain silent to express disagreement or disapproval.

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Reactivity patterns

A pattern of behavior where emotions are expressed, but the underlying issue is not directly addressed. This can lead to resentment, conflict, and unhealthy relationships.

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Self-differentiated leadership

A leadership style that focuses on understanding your own thoughts and feelings, managing anxiety, staying connected to others in a healthy way, and being clear on your purpose and values.

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Leading Through Change

Understanding the challenges of change and navigating resistance, fear, and uncertainty while guiding others towards a shared vision and purpose.

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What are the 3 dangers of leadership?

The three dangers of leadership are serving sacrificially, which leads to burnout and neglect of personal well-being, the activity trap, which prioritizes tasks over core mission, and leading others through change, which presents challenges of resistance and fear.

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What are the 4 character traits of a Christian leader?

The four interior attitudes of a Christian leader are: childlikeness for imagination and wonder, humility for acknowledging limitations and relying on God's grace, desire to serve for selflessness and prioritizing others, and desire for self-examination for growth and accountability.

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What is the relationship between spirituality and ministry demands?

Ministry demands spirituality, which renews vision and restores energy. This means that leaders need to prioritize their personal spiritual well-being to effectively serve others.

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What are the 6 graces of Jesus' ministry?

Jesus exemplified a holistic spirituality, including practicing prayer, fasting, the Lord's Supper, studying scriptures, engaging in spiritual conversations, and worship in the temple. These practices provided him with spiritual renewal and guidance.

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What is the open systems framework?

The open systems framework views an organization as a system interacting with its environment through input, throughput, output, and feedback. This framework helps understand how external factors influence an organization's performance.

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Apologetics

A method of defending Christian faith using reason and evidence.

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Leadership and Identity

The understanding that our leadership style is deeply influenced by who we are, both in our God-given image and our fallen nature.

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Vision

A compelling vision of a desirable future state that inspires and motivates.

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Mission

The active steps taken in the present to achieve the vision.

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Johari Window

A framework for exploring individual and group dynamics in a relationship through four areas: Open, Hidden, Blind Spots, and Unknown.

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Logic of Task Pursuit

The tendency to work harder without addressing underlying issues, leading to decreased effectiveness.

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What is the 'core self'?

The core self encompasses all aspects of our being, including strengths, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities, that have been touched by God's love and forgiveness.

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What is self-esteem?

Self-esteem involves valuing and honoring all parts of ourselves without either becoming ego-inflated or falsely humble.

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What is self-worth?

Self-worth means recognizing our value as God sees it, regardless of external factors or opinions.

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What is the 'idealized self'?

The idealized self is the image we strive to be, often influenced by societal expectations or personal aspirations.

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What is the 'persona'?

The persona is the socially constructed self we present to the world, which may or may not align with our core self.

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What are the false self's energy centers?

These energy centers represent the false self's need for security, power, and esteem based on conditional factors rather than intrinsic worth.

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What are the 8 characteristics of effective teams?

A clear elevating goal, results-driven structure, competent team members, unified commitment, collaborative climate, standards of excellence, external support and recognition, and principled leadership.

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What is the distinction between content and process in a team?

Content refers to the 'what' of a team's work - purpose, goals, problems, decisions, and ideas. Process refers to the 'how' - team dynamics, emotional atmosphere, leadership, and conflict.

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What are group norms?

Group norms are informal rules that team members adopt to guide their behavior and ensure effective collaboration.

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Speaking Truth in Love

Expressing the truth with honesty and respect, while considering others' perspectives and feelings.

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What is apologetics?

A method of defending the Christian faith using logic and evidence. It involves providing reasons and evidence to support the truth claims of faith.

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What is Vision?

The compelling vision of a desirable future that inspires and motivates action. It's a clear and inspiring picture of what you want to achieve.

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What is Mission?

The active steps taken in the present to achieve the vision. It's the bridge that connects the vision to reality.

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What is the Johari Window?

A framework for exploring individual and group dynamics in a relationship. It helps us understand what we know about ourselves and what others know about us.

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What is the Logic of Task Pursuit?

The tendency to work harder without addressing underlying issues, leading to decreased effectiveness. It's like sharpening a saw that's already dull.

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What is Spiritual Leadership?

A leadership style that emphasizes personal growth and development. It's about cultivating an inner life of hope, faith, vision, and love to effectively lead.

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What is the Triple Bottom Line?

A concept that emphasizes balancing financial profitability with social and environmental responsibility. It promotes sustainability by focusing on the overall value created rather than just profit.

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What are the 3 energy centers of the 'false self system'?

These three energy centers are based on conditional needs: Security (feeling safe only if certain conditions are met), Power (feeling in control only if certain conditions are met), and Esteem (feeling loved only if conditions are met). These can create unhealthy emotional patterns.

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What is psychological safety?

Psychological Safety is a team environment where members feel safe to take risks and share ideas without fear of judgment or consequences.

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What was a major finding of Project Aristotle?

Project Aristotle's findings reveal that team success depends not just on individual members' skills but also on how they work together. Key dynamics include psychological safety, dependability, clear structure, and the work's meaning and impact.

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Study Notes

Overview of Leadership

  • Leadership has inherent dangers: serving sacrificially, preserving institutions, and leading through change.
  • Crucial interior attitudes for Christian leaders include childlikeness, humility, desire to serve, and a willingness to examine themselves.
  • Self examination is critical, involving conscience and consciousness examinations, helping leaders become more aware of their character; includes examination of conscience following crises or failure, and examen of consciousness as a self-awareness discipline.
  • Two forms include examining conscience after crises or failures or examining consciousness and engaging in self-awareness practices for personal development.

Spirituality and Ministry Demands

  • Spirituality fuels and refreshes ministry, offering a renewed vision and restoring energy.
  • Ministry, when stemming from spirituality, is carried out within a small, intimate covenant community.
  • Excessive effort in ministry limits its potential, requiring total surrender to God.
  • Spirituality is a blend of action and contemplation; a strength in covenant and community; and a holistic lifestyle emphasizing self-examination.
  • Spirituality in ministry requires both internal reflection & external actions, fostering both contemplation and engagement with the community.

Elements of Jesus's Ministry

  • Jesus's ministry encompassed public and private places, as well as intimate covenant communities.
  • Jesus's ministry exemplified six key practices: prayer, fasting, the Lord's Supper, scriptures, spiritual conversations, and temple worship.
  • Jesus's ministry included an intricate rhythm of public activity, private reflection, and community engagement.

Four Additional Fundamentals of Spirituality

  • Spirituality blends action and contemplation.
  • Spirituality stems from covenant and community.
  • Spirituality emphasizes a holistic lifestyle.
  • Spirituality fosters examination of consciousness, focusing not solely on critique, but also on self-recognition and personal development.

Theological Conversations

  • Biblical theology examines theology within Scripture.
  • Systematic theology systematizes biblical concepts into a harmonious whole.
  • Historical theology studies past theological systems.
  • Moral theology explores moral implications of theology, focusing on ethics and dilemmas.
  • Philosophical theology defends theological truth claims through logical and empirical observation.

Wesley's Quadrilateral

  • Wesley's Quadrilateral comprises Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience.

Open Systems Framework

  • Inputs (resources), throughputs (transformations), outputs (system work), and feedback loops (environmental information exchange) all combine to form an open systems framework.
  • These elements are crucial to any organization, including a ministry.

Leadership Approaches

  • Various theological approaches exist, including biblical theology, systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, and philosophical theology.
  • Different conversational approaches focus on different aspects of theology.

Leadership Characteristics of Effective Teams

  • Eight characteristics of effective teams include a clear, elevating goal, results-driven structure, competent members, unified commitment, a collaborative climate, high standards, external support, and principled leadership.

Content & Process

  • Content refers to the what, such as goals, problems, decisions, ideas, and outcomes of discussions.
  • Process refers to the how, including morale, emotional atmospheres, guidelines, conflict resolution, and leadership in the group.

Group Norms

  • Group norms are unspoken or unspoken rules that govern team behaviors to ensure effective collaboration and cohesion.
  • The norms influence attitudes, humor, and behaviors within the group's structure.
  • These norms might be spoken or unspoken, impacting the organization or the team.

Psychological Safety

  • Psychological safety is crucial in teams, allowing members to take risks without fear of judgment.
  • It affects team dynamics, meaning, and impact of the work, especially in organizational settings.

Tuckman's Stages of Team Development

  • Tuckman's model details four stages of team development: Forming (orientation and getting to know each other), Storming (conflict and influence), Norming (cohesion and adjustment), and Performing (effectiveness and high performance).

Leadership Styles (Situational Leadership Theory)

  • Leadership styles differ depending on the situation.
  • Person-oriented styles are effective in less mature teams or individuals.
  • Task-oriented styles are appropriate for more mature teams or individuals.

Characteristics of Operational Models of Conflict

  • Conflict actions, threats, and reactions determine the nature of the conflict.
  • Self-protecting and self-giving behaviors affect conflict reactions.
  • Conflict objectives and levels, from problem-solving to intractable destruction, are relevant to understanding conflict; from problem-solving to intractable destruction.

Conflict Management Styles

  • Conflict management styles include accommodating, collaborating, avoiding, competing, and compromising, each with its unique approach to resolving disputes.

Stages of Conflict Cycle

  • The conflict cycle proceeds through distinct phases: tension, role dilemma, confrontation, and adjustments.

Ground Rules in Promoting Healthy Conflict

  • Discussions must be conducted respectfully and constructively, respecting others’ perspectives.
  • Blaming or judging should be avoided; the focus is on problem-solving.
  • Awareness of one's own role in the conflict and acknowledgement of feelings, experiences, and past incidents are essential elements.

Insights from the Apostle Paul

  • Emphasize truth-telling with love, understanding, and forgiveness are central.

Five Characteristics of Chronically Anxious Families

  • Five characteristics of chronically anxious families include emotional reactivity, herding instinct, blame displacement, a quick-fix mentality, and poorly defined leadership.

Self-Differentiation

  • Self-differentiation gauges one's awareness, understanding, and stability of emotion and thoughts, producing better relationships by being oneself within a relational context.
  • High levels of self-differentiation imply calmness and stability in the face of external expectations, enabling leaders to remain connected in the midst of relational challenges.

Triple Bottom Line

  • The triple bottom line encompasses Economic, Social, and Environmental aspects.
  • Personal Spiritual Leadership builds on hope, faith, vision, and altruistic love, its outcome being personal commitment, productivity, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being with a sustainability mindset.
  • Organizational Spiritual Leadership (OSL) utilizes these principles to influence teamwork, hope, faith, vision and altruistic love towards driving organizational commitment, productivity, employee well-being and financial sustainability.

Visionary Congreagations

  • "Wishing" congregations desire the future, but it does not translate to present reality.
  • "Dreaming" congregations focus on dreams, but have insufficient energy for action.
  • "Visionary" congregations use vision to inspire action in pursuit of the desired future, building upon the vision to make actual change.

"S" Curve

  • The Sigmoid curve (S-curve) represents growth cycles, showing patterns of steady growth followed by potentially declining periods necessitating new efforts to sustain growth.
  • The curve reveals periods of change from growth to decline, but also the possibility of initiating another growth phase by implementing the necessary actions and adaptations.

Lewin's Three-Step Model

  • Lewin's model outlines change management in three steps: unfreezing (preparation for change), movement (making the change), and refreezing (encouraging continued change).
  • Each phase has specific characteristics and challenges, including a "danger zone" signifying a critical transition period for both individuals and organizations.

Slow Death

  • Four signs of slow death include avoidance of change, issues with conflict resolution, lack of progress, and clinging to outdated patterns.
  • Barriers such as bureaucratic culture, embedded conflict, and time constraints obstruct organizational growth.

Coping with "Slow Death"

  • Three strategies to combat slow death include "peace and pay," "active exit" (though possibly contributing to further slow death at an organizational level), and "deep change.

Logic of Task Pursuit

  • The "logic of task pursuit" prioritizes hard work without evaluating effectiveness, often hindering progress and development.

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Test your understanding of key concepts in theology and ministry. This quiz covers various elements including Jesus’s ministry, moral theology, and the dynamics of team development. Explore the depths of biblical and philosophical theology while refining your knowledge on communal spirituality.

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