A Common Sense Guide to the Enneagram for Church Leaders
The Enneagram is rooted in an ancient, dynamic system for understanding ourselves (and others). Unlike many of the more static personality typing models, the Enneagram leads us to deep self-awareness, and personal transformation, helping us discover our true selves, beyond our ego and default behaviors. The Enneagram doesn't put you in a box but helps you see the box you already inhabit (and offers ways to get out!) The nine ways of experiencing and being in the world articulated by the Enneagram, help us live beyond our knee-jerk, default reactions and behaviors, and engage the world, ourselves, and our faith with more compassion and understanding.
This in-depth class will help you understand the system, find yourself within it, and help you apply the information in practical ways to your ministry setting. This class is appropriate for folks who know absolutely nothing about the Enneagram, and those who already know their type and are familiar with the Enneagram system. The Enneagram can help us develop the kind of self-awareness that leads to real transformation, helping us live richer, deeper lives, and build healthier, happier relationships.
Beth Mueller an Enneagram instructor and retreat leader from Austin Tx. She is the author of "A Common Sense Guide to the Enneagram" and the resident Enneagram teacher at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian in Austin. Beth believes the Enneagram is a fantastic tool for ministry in developing our own leadership and understanding ourselves and others with more grace and compassion. Don't sit next to her at lunch unless you want to talk about the Enneagram!