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The books are:

Willard, Dallas. The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering our Hidden Life in God. New York: Harper One, 1997.  

Anderson, Tawa J., W. Michael Clark, and David K. Naugle. An Introduction to Christian Worldview: Pursuing God's Perspective in a Pluralistic World. Downer's Grove: Inter Varsity Press 2017.  

1. Naugle, Intro to Christian WV, Chapter 4

In chapter 2, the authors suggest that there is a danger to worldview being presented too rationalistically. How does the narrative framework described in chapter 4 guard against this? Secondly, what parts of the Christian narrative of worldview do you think are misunderstood or neglected by contemporary Christian leaders?

2. Willard, Divine Conspiracy, Chapter 5

Look at the outline of the Sermon on the Mount on p. 138. Then consider and reflect upon how Jesus addresses the two questions of "Which life is the good life?", and "Who is the truly good person?

3. Naugle, Intro to Christian WV, Chapter 7

Reflect on the 3 Western philosophical alternatives that the authors discuss in this chapter and provide examples of how you see them present in our culture and/or have experienced them in your own life.

4. Willard, Divine Conspiracy, Chapter 6

Consider carefully how you can "invest your life in what God is doing." (p.205) Explore the ideas from Willard that the Spirit prompted you to consider in your own life.

5. Naugle, Intro to Christian WV, Chapter 8

After reading this chapter on global religious worldviews, reflect on the 2-3 lessons/ideas that you learned about either Hinduism or Islam that surprised you.

6. Willard, Divine Conspiracy, Chapter 7

First, reflect on the question "How does having confidence in God make it possible to treat others as they should be treated?" Second, consider points from this chapter that offer a different way to lead than popular ideas of leadership?

7. Willard, Divine Conspiracy, Chapter 8

First, consider several people in your life who you have been a student of in how you live your life. Second, describe why you think so many American Christians struggle with letting Jesus be their teacher for living. Third, reflect on something else this chapter encouraged you about in terms of leadership.

8. Willard, Divine Conspiracy, Chapter 9 (the first half; pages 311-341)

First, describe the connections/observations you made reading through "Primary Curriculum Objective 1: Enthralling the Mind with God" with leadership. Second, Since Willard states to clearly that we must help people love what is lovely, consider who are the people that God is leading you to help “love what is lovely”?