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CONVERSATION GUIDELINES No soapboxes allowed; no one person or viewpoint gets “the last word”. Respect all others and their viewpoints. Extend courtesy by listening well. Ask each other productive or clarifying follow up questions. Respect Confidentiality. Group Discussion Guide Watch the video on saconnects.org/on-point-webinars. Use the blank space below to write down any insights or questions that occur to you. Afterward, spend time in silent prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to speak to you. Review the conversation guidelines on the left, then use the discussion questions to continue the conversation with your group. Discussion: Cynthia suggests that HOW we speak to each other, especially with regard to difficult or contentious topics, is important in exemplifying Christ. Major Glasco puts this in terms of either talking-to, or talking-with? What examples from your own experience can you think of? In your opinion, is there a particular “kingdom perspective” or “vision” with regard to issues of diversity? What implications might this have for questions of identity? What biblical concepts regarding diversity should inform such a vision? (suggested reading: Genesis 12:3; Galatians 3:27-28; Ephesians 3:14-19) Have you ever gone through a diversity training? What made the experience positive or negative (for you)? Why would someone suggest that diversity training is an ongoing need? Why would anyone object? Discernment: As a group, spend a few minutes in silent prayer, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you. Following this period of silent prayer, enter a time of group discernment by discussing the following questions together. What did God say to us? How is God leading us? Where does our passion lie? What's next? A Journey of Discovery Part 4
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1. No soapboxes allowed;no one person orviewpoint gets “the lastword”.
2. Respect all others andtheir viewpoints.
3. Extend courtesy bylistening well.
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5. No soapboxes allowed;no one person orviewpoint gets “the lastword”.
6. Respect all others andtheir viewpoints.
7. Extend courtesy bylistening well.
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CONVERSATION GUIDELINES
No soapboxes allowed;no one person orviewpoint gets “the lastword”.
Respect all others andtheir viewpoints.
Extend courtesy bylistening well.
Ask each otherproductive or clarifying follow up questions.
Respect Confidentiality.
Group Discussion Guide
Watch the video on saconnects.org/on-point-webinars. Use the blank space below to write down any insights or questions that occur to you. Afterward, spend time in silent prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to speak to you. Review the conversation guidelines on the left, then use the discussion questions to continue the conversation with your group.
A Journey of Discovery
Part 4
Discussion:
Cynthia suggests that HOW we speak to each other, especially with regard to difficult or contentious topics, is important in exemplifying Christ. Major Glasco puts this in terms of either talking-to, or talking-with? What examples from your own experience can you think of?In your opinion, is there a particular “kingdom perspective” or “vision” with regard to issues of diversity? What implications might this have for questions of identity?
What biblical concepts regarding diversity should inform such a vision? (suggested reading: Genesis 12:3; Galatians 3:27-28; Ephesians 3:14-19)
Have you ever gone through a diversity training? What made the experience positive or negative (for you)? Why would someone suggest that diversity training is an ongoing need? Why would anyone object?
Discernment:
As a group, spend a few minutes in silent prayer, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you. Following this period of silent prayer, enter a time of group discernment by discussing the following questions together.
What did God say to us? How is God leading us? Where does our passion lie? What's next?
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