How to draw out diverse perspectives from each APEST gifting.

1. Creative Problem Solving
with APEST

5. THINKING HATS

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CHALLENGE

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CHALLENGE

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What apostolic “muscles” does this challenge force us to exercise?
How does this challenge potentially weaken the long term sustainability of
our venture?
Does this challenge present us with an opportunity to start something
new?
How does this challenge potentially threaten our ability to accomplish our
mission?

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What prophetic “muscles” does this challenge force us to exercise?
How does this challenge potentially weaken the church’s integrity with the
community?
Does this challenge present us with an opportunity to see God’s power
and presence?
How does this challenge potentially threaten our ability to embody the
God’s heart?
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What evangelistic “muscles” does this challenge force us to exercise?
How does this challenge potentially weaken the church’s perception in the
community?
Does this challenge present us with an opportunity to share the gospel?
How does this challenge potentially threaten our impact in the
community?
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What shepherding “muscles” does this challenge force us to exercise?
How does this challenge potentially weaken the short term sustainability
of the community?
Does this challenge present us with an opportunity to meet one another's
needs?
How does this challenge potentially threaten our ability to stay connected
with one another?
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What teaching “muscles” does this challenge force us to exercise?
How does this challenge potentially weaken the church’s operational
rhythms?
Does this challenge present us with an opportunity to learn something
new from the Scriptures?
How does this challenge potentially threaten our ability to ensure
obedience to the Scriptures?
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18. Q & R