Faith-Based DISC Assessment Presentation

The Faith-Based DISC Assessment

Increasing Involvement and Reducing Conflict Through Self-Discovery

ARS-MHRCS Resources, P.O. Box 690264, Killeen, TX 76549 * (Phone) 888-445-1116 * www.ars-mhrcs.com/DISC-Consulting.html * [email protected]

Introduction “I don’t really understand myself, for I want do do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do

what I hate.” – Romans 7:15 The plan of God is for every believer to know that

they are “wonderfully” made (Psalms 139:14) with gifts that are purposed to glorify Him. These natural and supernatural gifts are a part of our God-given personality and motivates our behavior and our actions. Every believer must learn how to operate within their gift in the way that God purposed it and in harmony with the Body of Christ. This is accomplished through personal and spiritual development.

Victorious Christian Living involves personal growth that will enable you to:

•  Examine yourself through the Word of God

•  Sharpen your focus on God’s Will and on serving Him

•  Development of an obedient attitude

•  Development of a deeper walk with the Lord


Purpose

The Faith-Based DISC Assessment was designed to: 1.  Provide believers with an opportunity to gain personal

insight into their motivations

2.  Assist in the process of maturing individuals into effective servants of the Lord.


Historical Background

"   About the Assessment "   The Four Temperament Model of Human Behavior

"   Attributed to Hippocrates – “Father of Modern Medicine”

"   The DISC Model of Human Behavior "   William Marston (1928) – The Emotions of Normal People

"   Assigned the letters D,I,S,C to Hippocrates’ Greek titles "   Dr. John Geier (1977)

"   Chairman of the Human Behavior Science Dept. ( Univ. of Minnesota)

"   Designed the first paper assessment identifying a person’s DISC personality type

"   Faith-Based Gifts Profiles "   Dr. Mels Carbonell designed the first-of-its-kind combination

personality and faith-based gifts profiles.


Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire "   Answer 128 questions through a numerical rating system

"   5 – Almost always true

"   4 – Often true

"   3 – Sometimes true

"   2 – Seldom true

"   1 – Almost never True

"   Scoring (paper version)

"   Response choices are recorded on Numerical Ratings Chart

"   Plot scores on graph to determine the gift the best describes the individual

"   Scoring (computer version) "   Responses are scored and a profile is generated for the client


Spiritual Gifts Descriptions

Each profile provides a description of the spiritual gifts as outlined in the Bible. The functional and practical use of each

gift is described.

"   Example: "   Hospitality

"   “…always ready and willing to invite guests over or offer their home or a place to meet…seldom show irritation over last minute requests…tirelessly serve to make people comfortable and encouraged.” "   In a word: sociable "   Overuse: Take on too much/Get worn out "   Goal: Provide fellowship without sacrificing family time "   Scripture: 1 Pet. 4:9-10; Acts 16:13-15; Luke 14:12-14


DISC Assessment

“Understanding “who” we are helps explain “whose” we are!” – Dr. Mels Carbonell

The DISC Assessment is administered with the Faith-Based DISC Assessment to gain further insight into the

individual’s personality type.


Biblical Example of the DISC – “D” Behavior

"   Biblical Example: Paul and Sarah

"   Description: Dominant, Direct, Demanding, Decisive

"   Basic Motivation: Challenge and Control

"   Desires "  Freedom from control

"  Authority

"  Varied activities

"  Difficult assignments

"  Opportunities for advancement

"  Choices, rather than ultimatums

"   Needs to Learn "  We need people

"  Relaxation is not a crime

"  Some controls are needed

"  Everyone has a boss

"  Self-control is most important

"  To focus on finishing well is important

"  Sensitivity to people’s feelings is wise

"   Biblical Advice "  Be gentle and not bossy (James 3:17)

"  Control your feelings and actions (Ephesians 4:26)

"  Focus on one thing at a time (Philippians 3:13)

"  Have a servant attitude (Galatians 5:13)


DISC – Behavioral Blends


Everyone is a blend or combination of the four basic personality types: D,I,S,C ***Important to note that no type is better than the other because no personality is considered as a bad personality***

Behavioral Blend Example: I/D: Inspirational Doers •  “Super Salesperson…. Love large groups. Impressive and can easily

influence people to do things. They need a lot of recognition. Exaggerates and often talks too much….”

•  Controlling Your I/D Behavioral Blend: (example) •  Guard the power of your words – James 3:6 •  Don’t be like those who “by fair words and good speeches – deceive,”

– Romans 16:18

Combining Personalities with Spiritual Gifts

"   The identification of a personality type with one’s most obvious Spiritual Gift(s) provides insight into how an individual will perform in a particular role.

"   Example: "   “D” Type Personalities with Gift of Hospitality

"   Christians who are demanding, but always volunteering their homes for meetings…active/task-oriented individuals…driven and determined to make their home a blessing to others…tend to be controlling, but willing to be taken advantage of when it comes to hospitality. They love to plan meetings and entertain people in their homes, but are always in charge.


Involvement/Spiritual Gifts Perspective

Where one’s Spiritual Gifts can be used most effectively!

Profiles provide insight into how an individual can utilize their spiritual gifts.

Example: Gift of Exhortation

•  Abilities: Share practical steps of action

•  Opportunities: Counseling, Crisis Center, Evangelism

•  Warning: Choose words wisely

•  Reward: Seeing people respond to your advice and helping them through problems

•  Prayer for Help in operation of spiritual gift. “Dear God, Use me to say what you would have me to say, not what I feel at the moment.”


Involvement/Personality Perspective

To gain insight into how a personality type can become involved in ministry, one must:

1.  Give God your “giftedness” to use for His glory.

2.  Gain understanding of how to interpret your personality type and spiritual giftedness.

3.  Look for opportunities for ministry to use your “giftedness”

1.  Search the Scriptures for insights on how God can use you.

2.  Ask your minister or a mature Christian friend to guide you.

4.  Get involved in a ministry as soon as possible.

5.  Pray God will control you and make you “all things to all men.”

Example:

“I” Behavior (Active/People Oriented)

Abilities: Communicate, inspire, influence, make friends, optimism, enthusiasm

Opportunities: Give public testimony, drama, social committee, greeter, encourager, lead discussion groups, and visitation

Warning: You naturally outshine others. Don’t serve purely through your “personality.” Also, pride and sinful lusts will destroy your testimony.

Reward: God designed you to shine for Him. When you allow Him to shine through you, He will use you in greater ways than you ever imagined.

Prayer: “Dear God, keep me humble to do your will, not mine. Help me give you an dthose who praise me the credit for all You have done.”


“Getting In Where You Fit

In” Many members become excited about getting involved in ministry. Sometimes the ministry workers struggle because they are performing in a role where they are not suited. Their desire is to work in the ministry to be of assistance however they may not be in a position that fits their gift. This can create internal and external conflict for the individual and the ministry. Finding the right position based on personality type and spiritual gift is essential to effective church ministry in addition to personal and spiritual growth.


Leadership Insights Using wisdom of personality types to understand individual responses to life’s challenges and

choices.

Leader Styles

Example:

“S” Leaders

•  Sweet, Steady and stable leaders.

•  Seldom make demands

•  Friendly, Loyal, but tend to be too nice

•  Necessity to be more aggressive, assertive, and confident.

•  Overly sensitive to their shortcomings.

•  Hate to take risks and often miss opportunities because of being overly cautious.

•  Reliable, relaxed, and reserved.

Follower Styles

Example:

“S” Followers

•  At times, takes a long time to make a decision.

•  Like leaders who are understanding and gentle.

•  Desires to establish a relationship with a leader who will be around for a long time.

•  Concerned with service and stability.

•  Feel comfortable with sensible and slow judgments.

•  Enjoys familiar and low-key environments.


Conflict Management: “Most problems today are not theological-they’re relational- personality

conflicts and clashes with others.” – Dr. Mels Carbonell “C” Behavior (and all spiritual gifts)

Under Pressure: Becomes moody, critical, contemplative, negative, worrisome.

Sources of Irritation: Incompetence, disorganization, foolishness, dishonesty, inaccuracy, wastefulness, inconsistency, blind faith, false impressions.

Needs to: Loosen up, communicate, be: joyful, positive, tolerant, compromising, open, trusting, enthusiastic.

Natural Responses To Conflict: Want to criticize

Recommended Wise Responses: Examine Own Self First


Conflict Management: Spiritual Gifts

Example: Gift of Pastor/Shepherding

Under Pressure: Becomes serious, insensitive, overly concerned, nosey, intense, regimented, overbearing.

Sources of Irritation: Spiritual weakness, indecisiveness, immaturity, lack of: discipline, plan, vision, direction, power, control, consistency.

Needs to: Serve by example, build relationships, relax, think before reacting, control self, be: patient, loving, kind, considerate, tolerant.


Conflict is a hindrance to spiritual growth and ministry. Insight into why Christians do what they do under pressure provides insight into the basis of conflict. Understanding motivational basis of decisions and the overuse and abuse of spiritual gifts can help to manage conflict within the ministry.

“Allow God, not your feelings, to control your gift/s.” – Dr. Mels Carbonell

Conclusion Self-Discovery enhances involvement in the Kingdom of God as one

becomes knowledgeable of their purpose by divine design.


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Faith-Based DISC Assessment Presentation