How often do you intentionally seek to move relationships from the superficial level to the soul?  When and where do you find safe space to go deeper with your friends and family members?  What would it look like for you to move one or more of your relationships beyond the surface level?

 At Vibrant faith, we often talk about "do less,"  "go deeper," or "do what matters." For me, doing what matters reflects a desire to help people

• go deeper with living our their callings
• go deeper with being present with God and among others, and 
• go deeper with turning strangers into friends. 

Going deeper requires time and space to engage in consequential conversations. It requires a willingness to be vulnerable and more transparent in order to allow others to do the same, and it requires a natural desire curiosity about others as you seek to serve and bless them.

As a coach, I recognize the power of asking questions when relating to others. I used to interview frequent visitors and new members of the the church I served and always was amazed about how much I'd learn about others in a short span of time using the SHAPED questions  below.

I invite you to use the same list of questions to learn about your members and guests, members of your leadership team or small group, as well as your friends, family members, and co-workers. As you listen to people's responses, ask yourself, "Where do you see God in the midst of these topics?"