Lord, to whom shall we go? by Ron Byars
Questions:
- What are some aspects of denominational life that you see being very different today compared to when you experienced them in earlier years?
- In what ways do you see such changes enhancing the witness of the church? In what ways do you see the witness being diminished?
- The author writes, “Maybe we shouldn’t be too surprised that the church should reflect that same brokenness, that same polarization, that same bitterness in which we’re immersed.” To what extent do you concur with the author’s observation? How would you describe the realities of church life in the present time?
- The author quotes a clergy friend who said, “… the one crucial thing is to love the Lord Jesus.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with that statement? If you were to state “one crucial thing,” what would that be?
Addressing the hurt that also feels holy by Erin Raffety and Ellen White
Prior to meeting to discuss this article, look up “brainforest” on Google, and view/listen to the book The Brain Forest by Sandya Menon.
Questions:
- When did you first hear or read the word “neurodivergent?” What do you understand the word to mean? What are some other words we have heard or used in the past to describe neurodivergent persons?
- What impressed you most about what you read in this article? What are some questions you would like
to explore further? - If you Googled “brainforest,” what did you learn? How might that learning impact your vision for what your church could offer as ministry to neurodivergent youth?
- Think of a neurodivergent young person you know in your church. What is special about the ways that person’s brain works? How is the young person included in your church’s ministry?
