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1. Would your congregation (or the people within your particular department or area of ministry) are “Living Out the Mind of Christ” (i.e. Unity, Humility, Selflessness) as they interact, serve, and minister to/with each other? How specifically do you as a ministry leader teach, cultivate, and maintain “The Mind of Christ” in your area of ministry?

NOTE: When interviewing, first, thoroughly summarize the teachings of this book (Gutierrez, “Living Out the Mind of Christ”) for the one being interviewed in case they have not read the book for himself/herself. Then, ask interviewee to respond to the question as some phrases, words, concepts are explained in a particular way by Gutierrez.

2. Would you consider yourself a “Wounded Healer?” Also, would you please share an example where you have ministered to a person who is/was “wounded” in the same manner that you once were? (cf. II Corinthians 1:3-5)

NOTE: When interviewing, first, thoroughly summarize the teachings of this chapter (Early & Gutierrez, Chapter 21 entitled, “Turning Your Hurts Into Helps”) for the one being interviewed in case they have not read the chapter for himself/herself. Then, ask interviewee to respond to the question as some phrases, words, concepts are explained in a particular way by Earley & Gutierrez.

3. How specifically does the Holy Spirit help guide you as you lead/serve in your ministry? Also, can you give a specific example of how you were able to clearly recognize that the Holy Spirit was helping/guiding you in dealing with a particular situation and/or decision while in your ministry? What advice would you give me that, if I obeyed, would assure me that I would be able to be guided by the Holy Spirit in my life and/or ministry?

NOTE: When interviewing, first, thoroughly summarize the teachings of this chapter (Early & Gutierrez, Chapter 22 entitled, “Partnering with the Holy Spirit”) for the one being interviewed in case they have not read the chapter for

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