Description:
What if the key to a deeper, more meaningful life lies in the questions you ask?
In The Art of Asking Better Questions, J.R. Briggs offers a thoughtful exploration of how intentional, well-crafted questions can transform relationships, leadership, and spiritual growth. Guided by the wisdom of Jesus as the ultimate question-asker, this book introduces four levels of questions designed to address different purposes and provide practical tools to improve your conversations.
If you want information, Google it. But if you want wisdom and connection, you need to become a person who asks better questions. Briggs argues that the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask God, yourself, and others. There's not a single area where improving the quality of your questions won't improve your life and the lives of those around you.
In this book, you'll:
- Explore why questions are so important (but why we don't ask them very much).
- Discover how questions affect our faith.
- Study how questions influence our ability to lead.
- Learn simple, practical ways to ask better questions.
With its sharp insights and actionable guidance, The Art of Asking Better Questions invites you to reflect on how the questions you ask God, yourself, and others can lead to a fuller, more vibrant life of faith and purpose. Rediscover the art of inquiry--your relationships, leadership, and faith will never be the same.
Brief description:
J.R. Briggs (DMin, Missio Seminary) is the founder of Kairos Partnerships, an organization committed to serving hungry leaders through coaching, consulting, and speaking. He serves on staff with the Ecclesia Network and Fresh Expressions, and as guest instructor for Friends University in the Masters of Spiritual Formation and Leadership program. His books include The Sacred Overlap, Fail, and Eldership and the Mission of God. He and his wife and two children live inthe greater Philadelphia area.
Review Quotes:
"By far this is the best resource on becoming a person who asks great questions! The diverse research, helpful notes, numerous biblical examples, and tons of practical exercises make this a valuable book. I will be rereading, marking up, and sharing it with my tribe for years to come. J.R. Briggs's transparency is disarming, and his boldness is challenging--what a perfect combo! You've got to dive into this book, don't put it off--you won't regret it."
--David Arthur, CEO and president of Precept and author of Ordinary People, Extraordinary God