Growing Spiritually with the Myers-Briggs Model

Author: Julia McGuinness
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780281059829
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Though Christians share a common faith, we also represent a glorious and diverse range of personalities. The way we grow spiritually will reflect these differences. Knowing ourselves better can save us frustration as we seek ways forward in company with those who may be rather different from ourselves. Many people have found the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Model - the most widely used psychological instrument of its kind worldwide - a valuable aid to spiritual growth. This book sets out the essentials of the model, and presents profiles of the sixteen personality types to enable us to discover our own. An experienced practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Model, Julia McGuinness explains how the elements of our individual personalities interact, and helps us identify our own potential blind spots, imbalances and areas for growth. She then provides practical suggestions for devotional and everyday activities, so we may develop whatever aspect of our personality needs nurturing, in order to become fully the unique individuals God has created us to be.

Godly Personalities

Author: Roger Deemer
Publisher: Deep River
ISBN: 9781935265559
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Warning! You're about to uncover your vulnerabilities! However, your spiritual strengths will also be revealed as you begin an expedition of discovery in the most vital areas of your life. Using insights from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), you will explore the Creator's gifts in your diverse personality type. Godly Personalities provides hope in facing common temptations, avoiding deception, patiently persevering through life's challenges, and living in peace with all people. Understanding personalities is a key to living a godly life! Improve intimacy in your marriage, find harmony with family members, and achieve genuine unity with other believers. People have been using MBTI in professional settings for years to improve individual and team performance and leadership skills--now it's time to apply it to your daily life and give spiritual growth with your designer top priority!

Finding Your Way

Author: John Ackerman
Publisher: Alban Books
ISBN: 9781566991131
Category : Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This paper provides an introduction to how different MBTI personality types experience various spiritual disciplines, and helps readers assess which disciplines may be most effective for their spiritual growth.

Knowing Me, Knowing God

Author: Malcolm Goldsmith
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426723032
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
In Knowing Me, Knowing God, Malcolm Goldsmith provides an easy-to-follow introduction to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as it pertains to the spiritual life. The heart of this book is a spirituality questionnaire and its interpretation in connection to spirituality. The intent of the book is to explore ways in which persons might best open their hearts and minds to God. Knowing Me, Knowing God is a valuable resource for retreat leaders, worship committee members, spiritual directors, prayer group members, and others who are looking for material that help them focus on the needs of their community. The spirituality questionnaire is designed for personal completion as an integral part of the total book. It can, however, be used in small groups to stimulate discussion.

Who We are is how We Pray

Author: Charles J. Keating
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
ISBN: 9780896223219
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
"[A] popular presentation of the relationship between personality and spirituality. The author relates the personalities of sixteen types of Myers-Briggs ..."--Page 4 of cover

Knowing Myself in the Conversation

Author: Casey Tygrett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Prayer
Languages : en
Pages : 586

Book Description

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a Tool for Spiritual Growth

Author: Diana Van Buren Lantz
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781534724051
Category : Spiritual formation
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
Spirituality is a term which has become popular within the Christian Church and society in general. There are, however, very few resources available to the United States Navy Chaplains to attain the Chaplain Corps mission goal of strengthening the spiritual well-being of Sailors and Marines. The purpose of this thesis project is to explore the question of whether or not psychological type and temperament through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can be an effective tool to facilitate spiritual growth and development among female Navy Chaplains. Also examined was Grant's hypothesis and the influence of age and the Shadow (or Dark Night) on the stages of spiritual growth. Fifteen female chaplains participated in a four-week study using MBTI with associated spiritual profiles and exercises. Soulwork exercises included prayer, Scripture, worship, service and study. Spiritual profiles included thankfulness, spiritual support, facing difficulties and honoring one's pathway to God. The majority of the participants reported some degree of progress as well as renewed interest spiritual growth. They also reported a greater awareness of the depth and breadth of spiritual disciplines, and how they can be used. All noted the value of the project as a practical resource for both themselves and the fleet.

Be A Better Leader

Author: Graham Osborne
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281075840
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
The purpose of this book is to enable Christian leaders to understand their psychological type, using the MBTI (Myers-Briggs) personality indicator, and to use this information to generate new insights into their own experience and performance. It will enable leaders to develop better strategies to maximise their strengths and to work with their recognised weaknesses. A significant amount of stress is experienced by Christian leaders. This book will help them to focus on those aspects of their work that are energising and life-giving. Part One of the book introduces the theories of psychological type and how these apply to Christian leaders. Part Two include detailed profile descriptions of each of the 16 MBTI personality types and explores the 'comfort zone' for that type and difficulties experienced by that type 'outside of the comfort zone.' Each type description is written with the role of the Christian leader in mind and covers aspects of their role, eg their experiences of worship, prayer, pastoral responsibilities, administration and working with others.

Writing our Faith

Author: Julia McGuinness
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281069646
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
This highly practical book reveals that there are many ways of being creative that will help us grow as Christians. As well as journaling, we can try: mind-mapping, composing a letter to God or from God to u, considering what we would like to appear in our obituary, dialoguing in prayer with Jesus, with particular obstacles in our lives, or with God's silence, addressing difficult issues through imaginary conversation, using poetic language to express emotions, to celebrate the wonder of an extraordinary moment or to articulate one of the great biblical truths

SCM Studyguide: Theological Reflection, 2nd Edition

Author: Judith Thompson
Publisher: SCM Press
ISBN: 0334056853
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 137

Book Description
Since it was first published, the SCM Studyguide to Theological Reflection has quickly gained a reputation for being a vital and accessible guide to the subject for all who embark on it for the first time. This studyguide offers newcomers a step by step introduction to understanding what theological reflection is and helps them to explore which of the methods introduced best suits them and their particular situation. It is practical in emphasis, providing students with a wide variety of worked examples and opportunities to carry out their own exercises. This 2nd edition will bring the content up to date, offering a revised and improved bibliography and updated and refreshed examples and exercises, including new sections on scriptural reasoning and contemplative theology.