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BEHAVIOR TYPES = BEHAVIOR STYLES = PERSONALITY STYLES

Behavior types (personality) is -

The way we act or feel

The way we do we do things

The way we see things

Our behavior type (personality) colors the way we see our world.

LaHaye

& DISC Personality Systems

Choleric

"D" Behavior - Dominance

Sanguine

"I" Behavior - Influencing

Phlegmatic

"S" Behavior - Steadiness

Melancholy

"C" Behavior - Compliance

D BEHAVIOR TYPE

Likes confrontations

Stubbornly going forward

Likes challenges

Wants authority

Eliminate hindrances

Likes being in charge

Likes freedom

Likes prestige

Discredit other leaders

Likes difficult assignments

Likes logical approaches

Wants the quickest and best path

Biblical Example: Pharaoh

Pharaoh's building plan. Pharaoh is task-oriented.

Exodus 1:11

Pharaoh has a high ego strength. Pharaoh resists constraints.

Exodus 5:2,4-13

Biblical Example: Paul

Advances career

Pursuing goals

Proud

Zealous

Wants the bottom line

Paul had an exile in order to make him an obedient servant.

Paul had a high ego strength. He was proud of his background. He was zealous.

Acts 22:3

Paul devised a plan.

Acts 9:1-2

Paul had to be confronted.

Acts 9:3-6

Paul had an exile in order to make him an obedient servant. Galatians 1:17

Paul was ready to face a challenge.

Acts 9:15-16

I BEHAVIOR TYPE

Likes having fun

Verbal

Articulates

Does not like confrontation

Enjoys leadership

Impulsive

Fear of social rejection

Shifts-blame

Need for recognition

Need for attention

Need for social acceptance

Biblical Example:Aaron

Aaron was a good speaker.

Exodus 4:14-17

Under pressure, Aaron gives into social pressure. Under pressure, Aaron denied his

responsibility and failed to follow through on his commitments.

Exodus 32:2-6,21

Under pressure, Aaron sought to protect and defend himself.

Exodus 32:22-24

Biblical Example:Peter

God allowed Peter to be broken.

Peter speaks when others are silent.

Matthew 16:14-16,22-23; Acts 2:14

S BEHAVIOR TYPE

Steady

Peacemaker

Consistent

Values stability

Prefers status quo

Loyal

Resist change

Fearful of conflict

Fearful of loss of stability

Relational

Family - oriented

Team player

Biblical Example:Abram (Abraham)

God separated Abram from his parents. Abraham obeyed God in spite of the importance

of family

Genesis 12:1

Abraham tried to avoid strife.

Genesis 13:5-8

Importance of family. Abraham went to rescue a family member.

Genesis 14:14-16

Importance of family. Abraham wanted a child.

Genesis 15:3-4

C BEHAVIOR TYPE

Biblical Example:Moses

Task-oriented

Needs details

Needs reassurance

Drives for quality

Drives for accuracy

Drives for order

Fear criticism

Cautious about change

Complies with authorities

Moses needed reassurance.

Exodus 3:11-4: 1

Moses was not talkative.

Exodus 4: 10-12

Moses was given detailed instructions.

Exodus 24:12

Moses was interested in quality control. Sometimes preferring to do things by himself.

Exodus 18:14,18

Motivational and Ministry Gifts

© Learning for Life Resource Center 2002

The Motivational Gifts Assessment are self-discovery instruments to help us know whoGod has made us to be.

Jeremiah 1:5, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 4:10

Your spiritual gift is a seed.

Matthew 13:31-32

You are special.

Psalm 139:14-15

Are you going the way you should go?

Proverbs 22:6

Everyone is gifted. We have all received motivational and ministry gifts.

1 Peter 4:10-11

Our gifts come from God.

James 1:17

We are born with motivational and ministry gifts.

Psalm 139:13-16

What are motivational or ministry gifts?

Motivational gifts are those traits, motivations, and characteristics that are done without any forethought. It is a supernatural and natural instinct, drive, or motivation that causes us to behave and respond characteristically under most conditions, settings, or situations.

Motivational gifts are supernatural and natural

Attributes,

Endowments,

Faculties,

Gifts,

Gratuities,

Qualifications,

Talents

From the Webster's dictionary,

Attributes are qualities or inherent characteristics.

Endowments develop when one is equipped with a talent or invested with unique

characteristics.

Faculties are inherent (inborn) abilities that allows one to perform well in a given activity,

task, situation, or circumstance using special skills, occupation, or trade.

Gratuities are material gifts and favor.

Qualifications are any qualities, accomplishments, and abilities that suit a person to a

specific position or task.

Our motivational gifts predispose us to go in a particular direction, path, career, or vocation.

In the Bible, one verse about motivational gifts is found in Romans 12:3,6-8.

What is a ministry gift?

A ministry gift is given by God to benefit Christians and the unsaved. People using their ministry gifts equip, teach, train, and lead others so that the kingdom of God is, enlarged, built, and edified.

Ephesians 4:11-12

Descriptions of the Ministry Gifts

Administrator

Delegates

Facilitates

Guides

Leads

Organizes

Supervises

Compassion person

Cares for others

Gives aid or support

Sympathizes

Is sensitive to the hurting

Shows mercy or pity

Evangelist

(Soul-winner)

Gives altar calls

Teaches

Preaches

Is concerned about the unsaved

Exhorter

Cheers up

Comforts

Communicates

Consoles

Encourages

Prays

Giver

Contributor

Investor

Steward

Knowledgeable of financial matters

Pastor

Counsels

Directs

Guides

Leads

Minister

Ministers

Preaches ·

Shepherd ·

Teaches

Perceiver\ Prophet

Declares truth

Inspired speaker

Discerns right from wrong

Server

Helper, Helps

Ministry of helps

Practical server

Teacher

Educates

Explains

Instructs

Investigates

Studies

Trains

Motivational Gifts Product Descriptions

The Learning for Life Resource has products that assess one's motivational and ministry gifts:

All motivational gift products

Discover Your Children's Gifts

Spiritual Gifts and Personality Styles Profile

Motivational Gifts Inventory