Brief ePersonality Definitions

brief definitions

The Analyzer …let me help improve the effectiveness of our present ministries.

Values analyzing current ministry structures and looks for ways to improve them
Very concerned about quality and quality improvement
Highly dependable and conscientious
Support new ventures only if the risks are minimized
Lives in the moment with extreme focus
Tends to work alone, but can function in small teams

The Artisan …what can I build to help our ministry?

Uses their hands to create, build or heal
May be a tradesman or a professional in the medical industry
Aspires to be a virtuoso in their area of expertise
Values concrete results, not abstract ideas
Receives enjoyment through the service process
Devalues schedules and systems

The Adjutant …let me support my ministry and team leaders by addressing the administrative and/or creative details associated with a ministry, program, or project.

Seeks to excel in their area of responsibility, preferring to support people or projects that require of them a level of accuracy and detail
Are highly focused people who do not normally excel at multitasking
Require an atmosphere that is free of conflict and interruption
Prefer to work one-on-one with others rather than in groups
Can be highly empathetic and compassionate, especially in crisis situations
Prefers to work behind the scenes and avoids public presentations

The Creator …let me invent new and better ways to extend our ministry impact.

The Thomas Edison of ministry systems
Highly resistive to established ways of doing anything
Is attracted to innovative ministries
Possess strong verbal and multitasking abilities
Gravitates to roles in technology, mechanics, or organizational development
Make great systems analysts and consultants

The Designer …let me create a blueprint for new ministry development.

Creates a blueprint of system or organizational design
Works independently
Turns chaos into structures to be implemented by others
Has a small relational pool since relationships are viewed as “hard work”
Can observe and address poor logic in a system design
May require support in dealing with difficult interpersonal relationships

The Disseminator …let me tell you about the great things God is doing!

Values a mission
Values serving with people to accomplish a mission
Values a mission that benefits people
Passionate, with strong relational and verbal skills
Gifted at the startup phases of a project
Attracts people to any new or hot activity

The Evangelist …let me promote what’s new.

A promoter of self, systems and organizations
Helpful in launching new ministry startups and team mobilization
Helpful in cause-based fund raising campaigns
Highly social people who can adapt themselves to the person(s) they are currently meeting with
Are typically not strong team leaders, even though they have outstanding interpersonal skills and attract people to them
Multitask and prefer to have many irons in the fire
The latest cause is the greatest cause

The Fraternal Leader …let me build a band of brothers (or sisters).

Likes to invest in a group or team
Values ideas as well as people
Comfortable in the role of instructor or mentor
Excellent problem solvers
Ultimate goal is to always benefit people
May become too emotionally involved in the lives of others

The Guide …let me help people grow spiritually.

Gifted counselor and mentor
Highly people-focused
Prefers one-on-one or small group relationships
Typically works behind the scenes
Has significant influence on the individuals he/she serves
A common pastoral personality

The Minister …let me protect God’s people from harm.

A shepherding person that values protecting people
Avoids risks if at all possible
Leads small groups and individuals well
Functions well only in small organizational structures
Modest and humble individuals
Values heritage and tradition

The Overseer …let me plan and manage projects and teams.

Strong implementation planners and managers
Highly directive in administrative style
Values and utilizes systems and structures
May rely heavily on proven methods from the past
Make excellent deacons, staff leaders and ministry leaders
May require support in dealing with difficult interpersonal relationships

The Planner …let me create an effective and innovative strategic plan and help it become a reality.

Excels at strategic planning
Sees all the steps necessary to accomplish any project
Is proficient at managing projects through all stages of development
Prefers science, technology and organizational philosophy
Has very demanding expectations
Is stimulated by vision, and will pursue a vision relentlessly to its conclusion
Are strong strategic leaders and consultants

The Protagonist …let me gather people for a social or ministry event.

Highly social
All of life is “a stage”
Needs to be in the center of any important social activity
Has a flair for style and the arts
Values cultural relevancy
May “drop the ball” and not finish what was started

The Reconciler …let me heal broken relationships, between people and between God and His people.

Relates strongly to the concepts of “guilt” and “grace”
Highly relational individuals
Seeks to reconcile people with people as well as people with God
Commonly serves on the mission field or in mission and counseling organizations
May be hard on themselves for their own failures
Requires affirmation of self for who they are, not simply for the task they may perform

The Servant …let me make sure everyone has what they need to succeed.

People-focused
Needs to work with people
Tends to value social propriety and traditions
A resource provider, making sure everyone has what they require.
Very sensitive personality that can be easily wounded
Can take on leadership roles effectively

The Super Leader …let me take charge of the leadership team.

A leader of leaders
A primary influencer within the organization
A strong strategic planner
A change agent
Significant ability to mobilize people to a vision or cause