Recall a time when someone drew out the best in you or lifted your spirit in some way. Relive that moment in time.
What did he/she do?
What did that evoke in me?
 

In my particular ministry, how do I foster an atmosphere in which caring relationships are nurtured?
 

If someone were to observe the way I interact with others throughout the course of the day as I go about tending to responsibilities, what would they notice?
 

What gets in the way of my being truly present to others; that is, being fully attentive to their spoken and unspoken needs?
 

How can I explain in my own words what it means to serve the needs of others with “cordial charity”?
 

What does it mean to be a leader in a ministry setting that is distinguished by “cordial charity”? What are the implications for me personally?