Generate glossary terms for: $ARGUMENTS
$ARGUMENTS should include a pathway slug (reframation, metanoia, mdna, movement-intelligence, discipleship) and optionally specific terms to define.
Step 1 — Load Context
- Read the voice spec:
/Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/intelligence/leader-research/alan-hirsch/profile/voice-system/ALAN_HIRSCH_VOICE_AND_STYLE_PROMPT.md
- Read the existing pathway vision doc:
/Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/pathways/[slug]/vision/
- Read existing concept definitions:
/Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/knowledge/core-content/concept-definitions/
- Read the pathway's primary books (see Book Map below)
Step 2 — Book-to-Pathway Map
Books path: /Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/books/english/[book-slug]/
| Pathway |
Primary Books |
Where Terms Are Defined |
| Reframation |
reframation |
ch01–ch18 — immanent frame, reframation, sacred/secular divide, buffered self, porous self, re-enchantment |
| Metanoia |
metanoia |
ch02–ch08 — metanoia, poenitentia, U-shaped journey, wicked problem, elegant solution, Christo-logic, rival lords |
| mDNA |
the-forgotten-ways, the-forgotten-ways-handbook |
TFW ch04–ch09 — Apostolic Genius, mDNA, six elements, communitas, liminality, organic systems |
| Movement Intelligence |
on-the-verge, fast-forward-to-mission, the-forgotten-ways |
sentness, incarnational mission, exponential multiplication, reproducible patterns |
| Discipleship |
untamed, disciplism |
disciple-making, everyday mission, life-on-life, untamed discipleship, formation |
Cross-cutting terms (relevant to all pathways): APEST, Apostolic Genius, mDNA, Christocentric, missional, movemental, formation
Step 3 — Research Process
- Identify candidate terms — Grep the primary books for terms unique to or essential for this pathway
- Read Alan's own definitions — Find the passages where he introduces, defines, or explains each term
- Check existing concept definitions at
/Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/knowledge/core-content/concept-definitions/
- Prioritize: Terms that are (a) coined or distinctively used by Alan, (b) essential to understanding this pathway, (c) likely to confuse a newcomer
Step 4 — Generate Glossary
Requirements
- 5–10 terms per pathway
- Ordered from most foundational → most specialized
- Alan's language — use his actual definitions where possible, with citation
Term Structure
For each term:
[Term Name]
Definition: 1–3 sentences in Alan's voice — precise, warm, grounded. Not a dictionary definition but a movemental one. What does this term open up?
Source: Book Title — ch[N] (where Alan defines or develops the term)
Expected Terms by Pathway
Reframation: Reframation, Immanent Frame, Sacred/Secular Divide, Re-enchantment, Buffered Self, Porous Self, Plausibility Structure, Cosmic Christ, Public Truth
Metanoia: Metanoia, Poenitentia, U-Shaped Journey, Wicked Problem, Elegant Solution, Christo-logic, Rival Lords, Soft Eyes, Corporate Lament, Paradigm
mDNA: mDNA (Missional DNA), Apostolic Genius, Jesus Is Lord, Disciple Making, Missional-Incarnational Impulse, APEST Culture, Organic Systems, Communitas, Liminality
Movement Intelligence: Sentness, Incarnational Mission, Exponential Multiplication, Reproducible Patterns, Simple Systems, Movement Dynamics, Adaptive Challenge, Red Ocean/Blue Ocean
Discipleship: Discipleship, Disciple-Making, Everyday Mission, Formation, Untamed, Life-on-Life, Apprenticeship, Missional Discipleship
Step 5 — Voice
Glossary definitions are precision-pastoral. More definitional clarity than prophetic intensity, but still warm and grounded.
| Marker |
In Glossary Context |
| Christocentric Anchoring |
Connect terms to Jesus/Kingdom where natural — don't force it on every term |
| Pastoral Warmth |
These are invitations into a language, not entries in an encyclopedia |
| Theological Depth |
Etymology, original language (Greek, Hebrew), historical context where it enriches |
| Narrative Imagery |
One metaphor or story reference per 2–3 definitions |
| Prophetic Intensity |
Low — save for the overview, not the glossary |
Anti-Patterns
- Never "Not X, but Y"
- Never generic dictionary definitions — use Alan's actual framing
- Never define a term without connecting it to the pathway's logic
Output
---
pathway: [slug]
section: glossary
term_count: [number]
books_cited: [list]
---
## Glossary: [Pathway Name]
**[Term 1]**
[Definition — 1–3 sentences in Alan's voice]
*Source: Book Title — ch[N]*
**[Term 2]**
[Definition]
*Source: Book Title — ch[N]*
...
Save to: /Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/pathways/[slug]/glossary.md
1---2name: pathway-glossary3description: Generate glossary terms for an Alan Hirsch pathway page. Produces 5–10 movemental vocabulary definitions drawn from Alan's books, using his language, linked to the full glossary. These are the terms a reader needs to inhabit this pathway — not a dictionary, but a language school.4---56Generate glossary terms for: $ARGUMENTS78$ARGUMENTS should include a pathway slug (`reframation`, `metanoia`, `mdna`, `movement-intelligence`, `discipleship`) and optionally specific terms to define.910---1112## Step 1 — Load Context13141. Read the voice spec: `/Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/intelligence/leader-research/alan-hirsch/profile/voice-system/ALAN_HIRSCH_VOICE_AND_STYLE_PROMPT.md`152. Read the existing pathway vision doc: `/Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/pathways/[slug]/vision/`163. Read existing concept definitions: `/Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/knowledge/core-content/concept-definitions/`174. Read the pathway's primary books (see Book Map below)1819---2021## Step 2 — Book-to-Pathway Map2223Books path: `/Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/books/english/[book-slug]/`2425| Pathway | Primary Books | Where Terms Are Defined |26|---------|--------------|------------------------|27| **Reframation** | `reframation` | ch01–ch18 — immanent frame, reframation, sacred/secular divide, buffered self, porous self, re-enchantment |28| **Metanoia** | `metanoia` | ch02–ch08 — metanoia, poenitentia, U-shaped journey, wicked problem, elegant solution, Christo-logic, rival lords |29| **mDNA** | `the-forgotten-ways`, `the-forgotten-ways-handbook` | TFW ch04–ch09 — Apostolic Genius, mDNA, six elements, communitas, liminality, organic systems |30| **Movement Intelligence** | `on-the-verge`, `fast-forward-to-mission`, `the-forgotten-ways` | sentness, incarnational mission, exponential multiplication, reproducible patterns |31| **Discipleship** | `untamed`, `disciplism` | disciple-making, everyday mission, life-on-life, untamed discipleship, formation |3233**Cross-cutting terms** (relevant to all pathways): APEST, Apostolic Genius, mDNA, Christocentric, missional, movemental, formation3435---3637## Step 3 — Research Process38391. **Identify candidate terms** — Grep the primary books for terms unique to or essential for this pathway402. **Read Alan's own definitions** — Find the passages where he introduces, defines, or explains each term413. **Check existing concept definitions** at `/Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/knowledge/core-content/concept-definitions/`424. **Prioritize:** Terms that are (a) coined or distinctively used by Alan, (b) essential to understanding this pathway, (c) likely to confuse a newcomer4344---4546## Step 4 — Generate Glossary4748### Requirements4950- **5–10 terms** per pathway51- **Ordered** from most foundational → most specialized52- **Alan's language** — use his actual definitions where possible, with citation5354### Term Structure5556For each term:5758**[Term Name]**59Definition: 1–3 sentences in Alan's voice — precise, warm, grounded. Not a dictionary definition but a movemental one. What does this term open up?60Source: `Book Title — ch[N]` (where Alan defines or develops the term)6162### Expected Terms by Pathway6364**Reframation:** Reframation, Immanent Frame, Sacred/Secular Divide, Re-enchantment, Buffered Self, Porous Self, Plausibility Structure, Cosmic Christ, Public Truth65**Metanoia:** Metanoia, Poenitentia, U-Shaped Journey, Wicked Problem, Elegant Solution, Christo-logic, Rival Lords, Soft Eyes, Corporate Lament, Paradigm66**mDNA:** mDNA (Missional DNA), Apostolic Genius, Jesus Is Lord, Disciple Making, Missional-Incarnational Impulse, APEST Culture, Organic Systems, Communitas, Liminality67**Movement Intelligence:** Sentness, Incarnational Mission, Exponential Multiplication, Reproducible Patterns, Simple Systems, Movement Dynamics, Adaptive Challenge, Red Ocean/Blue Ocean68**Discipleship:** Discipleship, Disciple-Making, Everyday Mission, Formation, Untamed, Life-on-Life, Apprenticeship, Missional Discipleship6970---7172## Step 5 — Voice7374Glossary definitions are precision-pastoral. More definitional clarity than prophetic intensity, but still warm and grounded.7576| Marker | In Glossary Context |77|--------|-------------------|78| **Christocentric Anchoring** | Connect terms to Jesus/Kingdom where natural — don't force it on every term |79| **Pastoral Warmth** | These are invitations into a language, not entries in an encyclopedia |80| **Theological Depth** | Etymology, original language (Greek, Hebrew), historical context where it enriches |81| **Narrative Imagery** | One metaphor or story reference per 2–3 definitions |82| **Prophetic Intensity** | Low — save for the overview, not the glossary |8384### Anti-Patterns85- Never "Not X, but Y"86- Never generic dictionary definitions — use Alan's actual framing87- Never define a term without connecting it to the pathway's logic8889---9091## Output9293```94---95pathway: [slug]96section: glossary97term_count: [number]98books_cited: [list]99---100101## Glossary: [Pathway Name]102103**[Term 1]**104[Definition — 1–3 sentences in Alan's voice]105*Source: Book Title — ch[N]*106107**[Term 2]**108[Definition]109*Source: Book Title — ch[N]*110111...112```113114Save to: `/Users/joshuashepherd/Desktop/Dev/repos/docs/pathways/[slug]/glossary.md`