VII. To Review: take this quiz of 10 multiple-choice questions based on the materials studied in Session 5.
1. Gustavo Crocker uses the Scripture from which passage to sustain his point about God’s agenda for the City?
A. Isaiah 65:17-25
B. Matthew 25:31-46
C. Mark 6:6-13
D. Ephesians 2:1-2
2. In the McKnight article, “Why Servanthood is Bad?” he believes which of the following?
A. The hearing-impaired people on Martha’s Vineyard benefited directly when social services from the State of Massachusetts were provided.
B. Never do for others what they can do for themselves.
C. Vouchers should never be used, because the poor tend to misuse them.
D. Social service agencies tend to be community builders rather than community busters.
3. In the article, “Shame Versus Guilt,” “shame” is seen as
A. one’s failure before God.
B. just another meaning of “guilt.”
C. the way in which society keeps people in line.
D. one’s failure before other people’s expectations.
4. “Cosmological Evil” can only be combated by
A. spiritual engagement such as prayer and fasting, and exorcisms.
B. political action such as advocacy and elections.
C. correct and faithful decision-making.
D. none of the above.
5. According to Sharpe, business engagement
A. is a lesser calling than full-time ministry.
B. is a superior calling than full-time ministry.
C. ranks with politicians, physicians, and educators as secular, but necessary professions in the City.
D. is a legitimate ministry.
6. According to Sharpe, there are at least two kinds of networkers: those with huge ego needs and those with
A. a Pauline spirit.
B. a Christlike spirit.
C. a Barnabas spirit.
D. all of the above.
7. One concern Sharpe has in observing urban ministers and leaders is they don’t
A. spend sufficient time in personal relationship with God.
B. take time for conversation that doesn’t further their ministerial objectives.
C. plan well for the ministry’s future.
D. handle finances well.
8. According to Sharpe, this man was a forerunner of an Eastern Orthodox missiology that observes the Holy Spirit at work within a culture before the missionary arrives:
A. Barnabas
B. Ananias
C. Paul
D. Timothy
9. According to Sharpe, Bob Lupton is an example of
A. an incarnational leader.
B. a city facilitator.
C. a natural-born networker.
D. a humble servant leader.
10. According to Sharpe, a key question that needs to be addressed within consultative groups of ministries is:
A. What are the primary problems this city manifests?
B. What are the key opportunities for ministry that we see in this city?
C. How can we network and partner together to create more efficiency in ministry?
D. What is God doing today in our city?
Correct Answers
The answers are listed below. Please score yourself honestly. If you responded incorrectly, go back and review the material to understand the correct answer given.
- A - Isaiah 65:17-25.
- B – “Never do for others what they can do for themselves.”
- D - one’s failure before other people’s expectations.
- A - spiritual engagement such as prayer and fasting, and exorcisms.
- D - is a legitimate ministry (p. 172).
- C - a Barnabas spirit (p. 177).
- B - take time for conversation that doesn’t further their ministerial objectives.
- A - Barnabas (p. 190).
- A - an incarnational leader (p. 194-7).
- D - What is God doing today in our City? (p. 230).
Your total score: ________
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