Enneagram and the Way of Jesus: Integrating Personality Theory with Spiritual Practices and Biblical Narratives

The aim of ＂Enneagram and the Way of Jesus＂ is to lead the reader into ongoing transformation into Christ-likeness based on the uniqueness of individual personality.Exploring the intersection of personality and spiritual practice, this book aims to consider how human uniqueness should pair with specific practices, biblical narratives and seasons in the Church calendar. Far too often spiritual formation in the Christian faith is over-simplified or omitted altogether. The Enneagram reveals an individuals areas of great strength and also humbling weakness. This book is one of the few resources on personality theory that asks the question: NOW WHAT? The first half of ＂Enneagram and the Way of Jesus＂ provides a brief analysis about the present crisis of discipleship, the origins of the Enneagram, and concise descriptions of each of the nine types for the purpose of assessment. The second half leads the reader to consider several spiritual practices based on personality--practices that both pair well and also practices that challenge the individual toward transformation. The reader will then discover biblical narratives and seasons the Church calendar where s/he should pay most attention based on type.

A gifted pastor, teacher, writer, and leader, AJ Sherrill has over 15 years of pastoral experience in diverse church settings across the nation. He is the author of Quiet: Hearing God Amidst the Noise (2014), and Urban Disciple: Following Jesus through the Gospel of Matthew (2013). He holds two masters degrees in addition to a doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary. AJ currently lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he serves as Lead Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church.