Monday 2.8.10 Notes from Sunday 2.7.10

Notes from Sunday 2.7.10

Below are the notes from yesterday - remember that we all move in each of the 7 character traits but have an affinity to two or three. The goal is not to "peg" someone else but rather to know how to lovingly communicate with others so as to further the purpose of Christ to the world. Here is a link to a more in depth seminar at the end of February at Sojourn Church (Marsh and Park): http://www.sojournchurch.org/now-were-talking-3


The MOVER:

Major characteristics – innovative, forceful, black/white.

Verse – Matthew 23:23 – “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!”

Filter – “What is your motive?” They need to see action.

Need – “Does your walk match your talk”

Biblical example – John the Baptist

Primary way misunderstanding – don’t do what you say.


The DOER:

Major characteristics – practical, diligent, detailed

Verse – John 13:5 – “After that he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples feet.”

Filter – “Are you doing your part?”

Need – “Tell me what you’re doing”

Biblical Example – Martha

Primary way misunderstanding – act like you’re the “boss” even if you are the boss.


The INFLUENCER:

Major characteristic – Intuitive, Inclusive, Relational

Verse – John 13”35 – “…just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.”

Filter – “Are we communicating?”

Need – “Tell me the details.”

Biblical Example – Peter

Primary way misunderstanding – “Short, direct, lack-luster statements.”


The RESPONDER:

Major characteristic – compassionate, creative, passionate

Verse – Matthew 23:38 – “How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings…”

Filter – “Do you really care?”

Need – “Do you accept me?”

Biblical Example – John

Primary way misunderstanding – “Forget my birthday.”


The SHAPER:

Major characteristic – organized, strategic, focused

Verse – Luke 14:28 – “For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?”

Filter – “Do you have a plan?”

Need – “Tell me you’re with me – are you in or out?”

Biblical Example – Nehemiah

Primary way misunderstanding – “Tell me you have a problem but no solution.”


The PRODUCER:

Major characteristic – Financial, resourceful, generous

Verse – Matthew 25:29 – “For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance…” Luke 6:38 – “Give and it will be given to you…”

Filter – “Are you managing your life?”

Need – “Did what I had to offer help?”

Biblical example – Joseph

Primary way misunderstanding – “You don’t want my help?”


The CONTEMPLATOR:

Major characteristic – Intellectual, Inquisitive, Philosophical

Verse – Luke 2:46 – “After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking questions.”

Filter – “Am I really interested in this?”

Need – “Are you paying attention?” “I need my personal space.”

Biblical example – Isaiah

Primary way misunderstanding – “Keep asking me what’s wrong when I’m silent.”