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Posted by Moe J on 22 August 2008 @ 5pm

Hey Nick, I love to ask questions (I am doing a lot of that at OEM and have the same questions about being missional in that organization). I would say to start asking good questions to people that God keeps in your path. Questions like “What is a passion of yours? What motivates you? What is your ultimate career choice? What was a great time in your life?” lets the person talk about themselves and shows you are actually interested in their answers. I am surprised how many people never get to talk about themselves in a meaningful way. Then ask questions that not only help them become closer to Jesus, but questions that also help you learn from them and helps you be a better Christ-follower. Example: “What is wrong with the church today? What is something that needs to be done in the world? What world religion do you admire the most? Where do you see God working in society?”. Each of these are launching pads for more in-depth convos where Jesus can be wove into the fabric. Questions carry weight, my friend.

Posted by PK on 26 August 2008 @ 9am

Moe, simple yet profound… hmmm.

PK, great suggestion, you are right I think that is the one of the best things we can do, ask questions. Not only does it let them know we are genuinely interested but it helps the trust issue as well, they see that we are not there to bash them over the head, we are there for a relationship.

Thank you very much guys!

Posted by nick on 26 August 2008 @ 9am