replenish

Report 10 Downloads 55 Views
REPLENISH STUDY GUIDE

41 DAYS OF PERSONAL REFLECTION AND RENEWAL

Based on REPLENISH By Lance Witt

Replenish: 41 Days of Personal Reflection and Renewal

I was introduced to the book Replenish by a friend as we discussed our lives and ministries over lunch. He shared how the book had helped him see life through the analogy of two-stages: the front stage (public life) and backstage (private life). His description intrigued me and I immediately bought the book and began reading.

As I read, the truths presented by the author, Lance Witt, spoke directly to me as a person as well as a pastor. I became convinced that the subjects addressed are subjects we all must deal with in our spiritual journey. Although the book was written for spiritual leaders (pastors/leaders), I feel the issue of soul health is a subject for everyone. The more I learned, the more convinced I became that Replenish needed to be a part of our SummerSHIFT14 agenda.

As you make your way through the book, I encourage you to do more than just read. I encourage you to spend time in processing and reviewing the truths that are presented. The principles in the book need to be applied to our lives so that our souls are renewed and refreshed. It is my hope that this guide will help you focus as you process the Replenish truths.

Pastor Reed

Some Suggestions for Getting the Most from the Replenish Study 1. Prayerfully approach the study with a genuine interest in addressing your soul issues. 2. Apply the truths (principles) presented to your personal life. The issues addressed in Replenish are common to everyone, not just pastors/leaders. 3. Ask God to use this study to refocus your life as you seek to become more like Jesus.

The Plan The study plan is simple. Participants are encouraged to read one (short chapters!) per day for 41 days. The group will be studying the same chapters each week. At the close of that week, the message content in our Sunday worship will address subjects/themes that have been addressed in the material read during the week. In this format, important subjects are refreshed and reinforced in the minds of the readers.

The TSA Study Method The material in each is processed through three simple and easy steps. We are calling it the TSA Method: Themes/truths – Summary – Application. ● Themes and Truths: After reading the chapter, list the major themes or truths that most resonated with you and helped you get a grasp of the message of the chapter. The listing will include one word or short phrases. ● Summary: In the second step, use the themes/truths to write a short (one paragraph) summary of the chapter. ● Application: The application section allows the reader to record specific decisions and intentional actions to live out the truths in the chapter.

REPLENISH 1. The Idolatry of Leadership

July 6

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day

1

REPLENISH 2. Hole in My Soul

July 7

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day

2

REPLENISH 3. Your Ministry Is Not Your Life

July 8

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day

3

REPLENISH 4. Image Management

July 9

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day

4

REPLENISH 5. Seduction of Ambition

July 10

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day

5

REPLENISH 6. Ambition Ambush

July 11

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day

6

REPLENISH 7. Approval Addiction

July 12

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day

7

REPLENISH 8. Isolation Trap

July 13

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day

8

REPLENISH 9. Need for Speed

July 14

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day

9

REPLENISH 10. Fatigued, Frazzled, and Fried

July 15

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 10

REPLENISH 11. It’s Not All About the Weekend

July 16

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 11

REPLENISH 12. Pit Stops Required

July 17

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 12

REPLENISH 13. What Kind of Old Person Do I Want to Be?

July 18

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 13

REPLENISH 14. It’s All About the Groom

July 19

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 14

REPLENISH 15. The Call No One Wants to Get

July 20

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 15

REPLENISH 16. Simplicity is Not Simple

July 21

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 16

REPLENISH 17. Feel the Rhythm

July 22

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 17

REPLENISH 18. iPhones and Your Soul

July 23

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 18

REPLENISH 19. 70% of Pastors Don’t Have One

July 24

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 19

REPLENISH 20. Identity Theft

July 25

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 20

REPLENISH 21. Death to Dancing Bears

July 26

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 21

REPLENISH 22. Does Your Soul Have a Backbone?

July 27

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 22

REPLENISH 23. The Art of Doing Nothing

July 28

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 23

REPLENISH 24. Say Yes by Saying No

July 29

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 24

REPLENISH 25. Noise-Canceling Headphones for the Soul

July 30

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 25

REPLENISH 26. The Most Embarrassing Gap in My Leadership July 31 1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 26

REPLENISH 27. Humility and Hubris

August 1

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 27

REPLENISH 28. Stay in Touch With Your Dark Side

August 2

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 28

REPLENISH 29. A Valuable Lesson From Alcoholics Anonymous August 3 1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 29

REPLENISH 30. Practicing the Presence of People

August 4

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 30

REPLENISH 31. Paying Attention

August 5

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 31

REPLENISH 32. Shock Absorbers for the Soul

August 6

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 32

REPLENISH 33. The Blessing of Voice and the Voice of Blessing August 7 1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 33

REPLENISH 34. The Gift of Loitering

August 8

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 34

REPLENISH 35. “Team” doesn’t have an “I,” But It Does Have a “YOU”

August 9

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 35

REPLENISH 36. Is Your Team Culture More Corporate Than Christlike?

August 10

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 36

REPLENISH 37. Speak the Unspoken Rules

August 11

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 37

REPLENISH 38. Show Up and Speak Up

August 12

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 38

REPLENISH 39. Are Your Systems Vitamins or Toxins?

August 13

1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 39

REPLENISH 40. Going Beyond Alignment to Attunement August 14 1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 40

REPLENISH 41. Ten Commandments of Technology and Team August 15 1. THEMES AND TRUTHS: List the themes and truths (principles) from the chapter:

2. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary of the chapter:

3. APPLICATION: What decisions and/or actions will result from what you have learned in this chapter?

Day 41

REPLENISH

Day 42