Gods Gifted People

By Gary L. Harbaugh

Book Overview

This book is gift-wrapped as a present. God's Gifted People is a present to yourself or to someone you love because it helps you discover the gift that you are as a person the gift that others are the way our personality gifts can be used to make Life more enjoyable, Love more exciting, Relationship more fulfilling, Work more satisfying, Spirituality more alive. God's Gifted People is an application of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). According to Consulting Psychologist Press, the Myers-Briggs has become "the most widely used measure of personality dispositions and preferences." The MBTI is used in industry, education, counseling, and over health services, and -- increasingly -- in religious life. In a practical and easy-to-read way, Dr. Gary Harbaugh combines the psychological perspective of the Myers-Briggs with a biblical understanding of gifts -- particularly the often overlooked gift of one's own unique personality.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806624868
• ISBN13: 9780806624860
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Helpful for Applying MBTI to Congregational Life

This little book takes the information from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality profile and applies it to how people's personalities might be most effectively plugged in to congregational life.A short version of the indicator is included in the book, along with information on how to obtain the full survey. All sixteen types are listed, their type described, and possible "fits" in church life suggested. The author, a psychologist, consultant, seminary teacher, and author, is careful in his application of the MBTI results-- more suggestive than prescriptive.A very helpful book. Anyone interested in the dynamics of congregational life and helping members use their gifts for ministry should appreciate the author's insights!