2: The Congregation as an Emotional System (101) S18

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Question 1 of 6

1. Question

According to Edwin Friedman, “chronically anxious” people function like:

White blood cells

Viruses

Bacteria

None of the above

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Question 2 of 6

2. Question

Which of the following is an example of how a congregation’s culture might adhere to Peter Steinke’s “Law of Fried Potatoes” i.e. being self-differentiated?

We are a congregation of Prius-drivers.

We would never use Styrofoam.

We encourage our members to support the congregation with their time, talent and treasure.

None of the above

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Question 3 of 6

3. Question

What is NOT a way to respond to triangulation?

Encourage the person complaining to you to talk to the person they are complaining about directly about their concerns

Offer to arrange a joint meeting, and volunteer to mediate, if you have the needed skills.

Call the Minister to solve the problem.

Say “I’m sorry, I can’t help you with that” and walk away.

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Question 4 of 6

4. Question

What is the LEAST faithful way to deal with chronically anxious people in your congregation?

Yell at them to behave.

Avoid letting them serve in leadership positions.

Making sure a majority of your leaders have had systems thinking training (like this course).

Encourage them to consider finding a spiritual practice.

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Question 5 of 6

5. Question

What can happen when a congregation lives into their covenant?

They are able to “stay at the table” when dealing with difficult topics.

They develop habits of deep listening.

People hold each other accountable to their commitments.

All of the above.

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Question 6 of 6

6. Question

What is NOT one of James Luther Adams’s “Five Smooth Stones of Liberal Religion?”

Revelation is open and continuous

Virtue must be cultivated

We must live lightly on the earth.

We are obligated to build a just and loving community

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