Week 4: Practicing the Presence of God

Gathering Type: Small Groups, Zoom

Podcast: The Pastorate (formerly Canadian Church Leaders Podcast)

Episode: “John Mark Comer on Dealing with Your Shadow Side, Relinquishing Control, and Leading a Church in Spiritual Formation”

Description: Comer explores how practicing God’s presence cultivates spiritual depth and changes how we lead others.

Discussion Questions:

1. What insight from this episode felt new or challenging?

2. How does God’s presence influence your leadership relationships?

3. When have you felt most aware of God at work in your leadership?

4. How could you create more space for His presence in your daily life?

5. What practice will you try this week?

Required Reading: Rare Leadership | Chapters 8-9

Discussion questions are included at the end of each chapter.