Personality
The Enneagram is a personality typing system that describes nine core types of human motivation and behavior, each with its own way of seeing the world, relating to others, and managing emotions. Use this section to explore how your Enneagram type influences your spiritual growth and ministry style.
If the Enneagram does not resonate with you, advance to next section for Personality PLUS
How It’s Used
Spiritually:
Recognize where your false self-patterns show up (defensiveness, ego needs)
Grow in awareness of your core sin tendencies (e.g., pride, fear, anger)
Invite the Holy Spirit to transform motives, not just actions
Relationally:
Increase empathy by seeing how others are wired
Understand sources of conflict and miscommunication
Support team unity through better communication styles
Important Cautions
It’s descriptive, not prescriptive (you’re not locked into a type)
It’s a tool, not truth — meant to serve growth, not define identity
Some Christian leaders raise concerns if it’s used apart from biblical discernment or discipleship
If you don’t know your type, take a free inventory.
The Nine Types
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Core Fear: Being wrong or corrupt
Core Desire: To be good and right -
Core Fear: Being unwanted or unloved
Core Desire: To feel loved and needed -
Core Fear: Being worthless or a failure
Core Desire: To feel valuable and admired -
Core Fear: Having no identity or meaning
Core Desire: To be authentic and special -
Core Fear: Being overwhelmed or helpless
Core Desire: To be competent and capable -
Core Fear: Being unsafe or abandoned
Core Desire: To have security and support -
Core Fear: Being deprived or trapped
Core Desire: To be satisfied and free -
Core Fear: Being controlled or harmed
Core Desire: To be strong and in control -
Core Fear: Conflict or loss of harmony
Core Desire: To have peace and stability
What is your enneagram number and wing?
What core motivation or fear resonates with you most?
How does your type show up in relationships and service?
How does your personality influence your work and ministry style?