Author : Todd Wilson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 23,4 MB
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830846832
Can the Enneagram make you a better ministry leader? Veteran pastor Todd Wilson learned that you need to understand how people work in order to effectively shepherd them. Whether you are on a church staff or leading a small group, you will find that the same Enneagram insights that help us grow in self-awareness can also be applied to life in our faith communities.
Author : Chris Berg
Publisher : Beyond Publishing
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 31,77 MB
Release : 2021-07-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781637920756
Are the Christian Enneagram and Christian Yoga truly Christian? Modern American Christians are turning to spiritual practices such as Christian Yoga and the Christian Enneagram in droves. These practices claim to help Christians better connect with God and themselves. But are they biblical? More importantly, can these practices be redeemed for Christian use? Or, are they representative of New Age theology and practices that have seeped into our churches? In his timely book, Dr. Berg examines the origins of New Age incursions into the American church and provides a thorough comparison of Christian theology vs. New Age beliefs. In the second half of his book, Dr. Berg examines two of the most popular spiritual practices now making their way through the Body of Christ: the Enneagram and Yoga. He provides a full theological breakdown of the Christianized versions of both and asks the question of whether or not these practices are a blend of Christian and New Age principles. The results are nothing short of shocking and every Christian in America should be aware of the dangers these practices and others like them pose to the church. Join Dr. Berg on the road to discovering how the Enneagram and Yoga have become...
Author : Todd Wilson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,68 MB
Release : 2022-07-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781038758392
If I had known the Enneagram earlier in my ministry, I would have been a much better pastor. When this thought came to Todd Wilson, he had already served as a pastor in several churches for the better part of fifteen years and was successfully leading a large, historic, and diverse congregation. He'd started out in ministry with a strong education in everything from biblical exegesis and homiletics to organizational development and Christian education. However, at its root, pastoral ministry is about shepherding, serving, leading, and loving people, and Todd realized that what he lacked was wisdom about how people work. He says, ''When it came to empathetically shepherding people and sensitively engaging their manifold personalities and diverse ways of seeing the world, I was an amateur.'' Whether you are on a church staff or leading a small group, you will find that the insights from the Enneagram that have helped many grow in self-awareness can be applied to life in our faith communities. The Enneagram can help us to become better teachers. It can influence how we develop worship and Christian education. And it can guide us in building and leading teams. It's time to take the Enneagram to church-and to allow it to shape our life together.
Author : Ian Morgan Cron
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 39,32 MB
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 083089327X
Join over 1 million other readers worldwide on a journey into self-awareness, compassion for others, and love for God. With wit, wisdom, and storytelling, Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile introduce the ancient personality typing system, the Enneagram, and explore its insights into spirituality, relationships, and self-knowledge.
Author : Christopher L. Heuertz
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,71 MB
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310348153
Most of us spend a lifetime trying to figure out who we are and how we relate to others and God. The Enneagram is here to help. Far more than a personality test, author Chris Heuertz teaches us that the Enneagram is a sacred map to the soul. Lies about who we think we are keep us trapped in loops of self-defeat, but the Enneagram uniquely reveals nine ways we get lost, as well as nine ways we find our way home to our true self and to God. Whether you are an enthusiast or simply Enneagram-curious, this groundbreaking guide to the spiritual depth of the Enneagram will help you: Understand the "why" behind your type beyond caricatures and stereotypes Identify and find freedom from self-destructive patterns Learn how to work with your type toward spiritual growth Awaken your unique gifts to serve today's broken world Richly insightful and deeply practical, The Sacred Enneagram is your invitation to begin the journey of a life transformed. Praise for The Sacred Enneagram: "Integrated within these pages is Chris's extensive knowledge and understanding of this ancient tool, along with depth in his teaching of contemplative spirituality as practiced by Jesus. Readers are offered a powerful way forward in their unique journey of spiritual transformation through aligning Christian contemplative prayer postures to specific Enneagram types." --Nina M. Barnes, Dean of Spiritual Formation & Leadership, University of Northwestern-St. Paul "The Sacred Enneagram is a groundbreaking contribution to the Enneagram community, providing unique spiritual growth insights for all nine types. If you're not yet convinced of the value, depth, and accuracy of the Enneagram, Chris demystifies and makes this ancient wisdom more accessible than ever." --George Mekhail, pastor, The Riverside Church NYC
Author : Matthew Stephen Brown
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 10,34 MB
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0785240861
Consider the possible Enneagram types of well-known figures in the Bible to discover more about yourself and gain specific wisdom about how and why you are uniquely made. Who am I? Everyone asks that question, no matter their age or status in life. If we’re truly supposed to be real with others, shouldn’t that start by learning how to be real with ourselves? The Enneagram describes nine basic personality styles which can help us better understand who we are and what drives us. When God designed you, He did not create you as a number but as a uniquely created individual. Your Enneagram type can give you great insight into the complexities of yourself and others. A Book Called YOU will show you how a biblical view of self-discovery can improve every part of your life, and includes: The potential Enneagram type of well-known biblical figures like Peter, David, Abraham, King Saul, and more The character, core motivation, and core weaknesses of each Enneagram type Advice on how to best love each personality type How to pray specifically for each Enneagram type Based on his widely successful teaching series "A Series Called You," pastor Matt Brown offers a groundbreaking, entertaining, and heartfelt guide that highlights biblical truths alongside the Enneagram to help us fully embrace who we are and help us love and relate to the people around us.
Author : Rhenn Cherry
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 19,48 MB
Release : 2021-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1666715956
The enneagram has become popular among evangelical Christians as a spiritualized personality typology that claims to help people better understand themselves and others. Several influential evangelical Christian leadership ministries have promoted the enneagram as a tool in forming and maintaining effective ministry teams, and the personality typology is now taught and embraced at several Christian universities. But uncertainty exists about the appropriateness of referring to the Enneagram as a Christian tool. Are pastors and Christian institutional leaders aware of the theology associated with the Enneagram? Enneagram Theology: Is It Christian? provides a biblical critique of the Enneagram’s underlying theology and exposes not only its foundational theological contradictions with orthodox evangelical theology but also some potential dangers to the church.
Author : Chuck DeGroat
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 42,82 MB
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830841997
Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with narcissistic personality disorder and those wounded by narcissistic leaders for over twenty years. Offering compassion and hope for both narcissists themselves and those affected by its destructive power, DeGroat imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects.
Author : A. J. Sherrill
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,15 MB
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 149342761X
Author A. J. Sherrill still remembers the moment when his life was forever changed by a word he didn't even understand at the time: Enneagram. A personality theory that includes nine different "types," the Enneagram has become a popular tool for self-awareness and improvement. But in this book, Sherrill goes deeper, exploring with Christians how the Enneagram can be a pathway to profound spiritual transformation. Sherrill reveals the Enneagram as a tool to unlock new ways of viewing identity, personality, discipleship, spiritual practices, evangelism, and the Bible. Using this fresh approach, Sherrill shows how our true identity is that of a beloved child of God. Recognizing that, we can move confidently into the world expressing this identity through our unique personality. Through Sherrill's detailed spiritual exploration of each type, readers will emerge viewing the Enneagram as a precious gift to following Jesus more closely. Foreword by Chuck DeGroat.
Author : Alice Fryling
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 22,22 MB
Release : 2017-07-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830890920
The Enneagram is like a mirror, reflecting dimensions of ourselves that are sometimes hard to see. In this helpful guide, spiritual director and Enneagram teacher Alice Fryling offers an introduction to each number of the Enneagram, with questions and meditations to lead you into deeper self-awareness and reveal how you can experience God's love more abundantly.
