Presenter-S. Lumwe-EKUC SS/PM/EV/AMR/OAM

At ECD Youth Congress and University Student Retreat-

Dec, 21-28, 2014

CHARACTER TRAITS AND EVANGELISM

Character traits and evangelism

•God is a God of diversity-He has created people in different ways

•Character traits can affect evangelism positively or negatively

•It is important each Evangelism team member is advice to know his/her character traits

•It is important for every team member understand his/her colleague’s traits

•It is important to appreciate one another character traits

•We need to augment our different character traits for the success of God’s mission

Types of temperaments

1. Choleric2. Sanguine3. Melancholy4. Phlegmatic

Content•I

n this presentation we will study the following1.S

trengths2.W

eakness3.R

elational4.I

mplication for mission of the four temperaments

Choleric Strengths • D

or Dominant in the DISC Profile Tool•T

he Extrovert | The Doer | The Optimist•T

he Choleric's Emotions•B

orn leader•D

ynamic and active•C

ompulsive need for change•M

ust correct wrongs•S

trong-willed and decisive

•Unemotional

•Not easily discouraged

•Independent and self sufficient

•Exudes confidence

•Can run anything

The Choleric As A Parent

•Exerts sound leadership

•Establishes Goals

•Motivates family to action

•Knows the right answer

•Organizes household

The Choleric At Work•G

oal oriented•S

ees the whole picture•O

rganizes well•S

eeks practical solutions•M

oves quickly to action•D

elegates work•I

nsists on production

•Makes the goal

•Stimulates activity

•Thrives on opposition

The Choleric As a Friend•H

as little need for friends•W

ill work for group activity•W

ill lead and organize•I

s usually right•E

xcels in emergencies

Weaknesses of a Choleric•T

he Extrovert | The Doer | The Optimist•T

he Choleric's Emotions•B

ossy•I

mpatient•Q

uick-tempered•C

an't Relax•T

oo impetuous/hasty

•Enjoys controversy and arguments

•Won't give up when loosing

•Comes on too strong

•Inflexible

•Is not complimentary

•Dislikes tears and emotions

•Is unsympathetic

The Choleric As A Parent

•Tends to over dominate

•Too busy for family

•Gives answers too quickly

•Impatient with poor performance

•Won't let children relax

•May send them into depression

The Choleric At Work•L

ittle tolerance for mistakes•D

oesn't analyze details•B

ored by trivia•M

ay make rash decisions•M

ay be rude or tactless•M

anipulates people

•Demanding of others

•End justifies the means

•Work may become his god

•Demands loyalty in the ranks

The Choleric As a Friend

•Tends to use people

•Dominates others

•Knows everything

•Decides for others

•Can do everything better

•Is to independent

•Possessive of friends and mate

•Can't say, "I'm Sorry"

•May be right, but unpopular

The Choleric as an Evangelist

•Public speaker/evangelist

•Church planter-Pioneering-Missionary spirit-He/she is a risk taker

•Volunteering spirit

•Teaching and mobilization skills

•Bible study Instructor

•May fit in all ministries-Prison, hospital,

Challenger – Question Oriented-Coleric

• Are willing to disagree with the team leader

• Candidly share your views about the work of the team

• Challenge the team to take well-considered risks

• Push the team to set high ethical standards for their work

• Are willing to back off when your views are not accepted

• Do not know when to back off

• Push the team to unreasonable risks

• Become rigid & inflexible• Paint yourself into a corner• Are too direct in

communicating with other team members

Positive Negative

Strengths of a Sanguine•I

or Intuitive - in the DISC Profile•T

he Extrovert | The Talker | The Optimist•T

he Sanguine's Emotions•A

ppealing personality•T

alkative, Storyteller•L

ife of the Party•G

ood sense of humor

•Memory for color

•Physically holds on to listener

•Emotional and demonstrative

•Enthusiastic and expressive

•Cheerful and bubbling over

•Curious

•Good on stage

•Wide-eyed and innocent

•Lives in the present

•Changeable disposition

•Sincere at heart

•Always a child

From "The Four Temperaments," by Rev. Conrad Hock:

•Is self-composed; seldom shows embarrassment, is forward or bold.

•Is eager to express himself before a group if he has some purpose in view.

•Is insistent upon the acceptance of his ideas or plans; argumentative and persuasive.

•Is impetuous and impulsive; plunges into situations where forethought would have deterred him.

•Is self-confident and self-reliant; tends to take success for granted.

II DARK SIDES OF THE CHOLERIC TEMPERAMENT

Pride which shows itself in the following instances:

a) The choleric is full of himself. He has a great opinion of his good qualities and his successful work and considers himself as something extraordinary and as one called upon to perform great feats. He considers even his very defects as being justified, nay, as something great and worthy of praise; for instance, his pride, his obstinacy, his anger.

The Italian dictator Mussolini had himself called 'II Duce,' the Leader. Adolf Hitler followed his example by assuming the title: 'Der Fuehrer,' The Leader.

b) The choleric is very stubborn and opinionated. He thinks he is always right, wants to have the last word, tolerates no contradiction, and is never willing to give in.

The Russian dictator Stalin brooked no opposition. A friend of his, during a drinking bout, voiced his disagreement with Stalin's opinion. Fearing for his safety some of his friends approached Stalin the next day to excuse their friend on the ground of having been drunk. Stalin coolly told them that their intervention came too late.

c) The choleric has a great deal of self-confidence. He relies too much upon his own knowledge and ability. He refuses the help of others and prefers to work alone, partly because he does not like to ask for help, partly because he believes that he is himself more capable than others and is sure to succeed without the help of others.

•Exhibits strong initiative; tends to elation of spirit; seldom gloomy or moody; prefers to lead.

•Is very sensitive and easily hurt; reacts strongly to praise or blame.

•Is not given to worry or anxiety. Seclusive.

•Is quick and decisive in movement; pronounced or excessive energy output.

•Is marked tendency to persevere; does not abandon something readily regardless of success.

•Is characterized by emotions not freely or spontaneously expressed, except anger.

•Makes best appearance possible; perhaps conceited; may use hypocrisy, deceit, disguise.

The Sanguine As A Parent

•Makes Home Fun

•Is liked by children's friends

•Turns disaster into humor

•Is the circus master

The Sanguine At Work•V

olunteers for Jobs•T

hinks up new activities•L

ooks great on the Surface•C

reative and colorful•H

as energy and enthusiasm

•Starts in a flashy way

•Inspires others to join

•Charms others to work

The Sanguine As a Friend

•Makes friends easily

•Loves People

•Thrives on compliments

•Seems exciting

•envied by others

•Doesn't hold grudges

•apologizes quickly

•Prevents dull moments

•Likes spontaneous activities

Weaknesses of a Sanguine•T

he Extrovert | The Talker | The Optimist•T

he Sanguine's Emotions•C

ompulsive talker•E

xaggerates and elaborates•D

wells on trivia•C

an't remember names

•Scares others off

•Too happy for some

•Has restless energy

•Egotistical

•Blusters and complains

•Naive, gets taken in

•Has loud voice and laugh

•Controlled by circumstances

•Gets angry easily

•Seems phony to some

•Never Grows Up

The Sanguine As A Parent•K

eeps home in a frenzy•F

orgets children's appointments•D

isorganized•D

oesn't listen to the whole story

The Sanguine At Work

•Would rather talk

•Forgets obligations

•Doesn't follow through

•Confidence fades fast

•Undisciplined

•Priorities out of order

•Decides by feelings

•Easily distracted

•Wastes time talking

The Sanguine As a Friend•H

ates to be alone•N

eeds to be center stage•W

ants to be popular•L

ooks for credit•D

ominates conversations•I

nterrupts and doesn't listen•A

nswers for others

•Fickle and forgetful

•Makes excuses

•Repeats stories

The Sanguine as an Evangelist

•Talented in

•Hospitality ministry

•Hospital ministry

•Ushering ministry

•Caring

Strengths of a Melancholy

•C or Conscientious - in the DISC Profile

•The Introvert | The Thinker | The Pessimist

•The Melancholy's Emotions

•Deep and thoughtfully

•Analytical

•Serious and purposeful

•Genius prone

•Talented and creative

•Artistic or musical

•Philosophical and poetic

•Appreciative of beauty

•Sensitive to others

•Self-sacrificing

•Conscientious

•Idealistic

Communicator – Process Oriented

• Help the team relax & have fun by joking, laughing & discussing personal interests

• Step in to resolve process problems

• Listen attentively to all viewpoints

• Recognize & praise other team members for their efforts

• See team process & climate as an end in itself

• Fail to challenge or contradict other team members

• Do not recognize the importance of task accomplishment

• Overuse humor & other process techniques

Positive Negative

The Melancholy As A Parent•S

ets high standards•W

ants everything done right•K

eeps home in good order•P

icks up after children•S

acrifices own will for others•E

ncourages scholarship and talent

The Melancholy At Work

•Schedule oriented

•Perfectionist, high standards

•Detail conscious

•Persistent and thorough

•Orderly and organized

•Neat and tidy

•Economical

•Sees the problems

•Finds creative solutions

•Needs to finish what he starts

•Likes charts, graphs, figures, lists

The Melancholy As a Friend

•Makes friends cautiously

•Content to stay in background

•Avoids causing attention

•Faithful and devoted

•Will listen to complaints

•Can solve other's problems

•Deep concern for other people

•Moved to tears with compassion

•Seeks ideal mate

Weakness of a Melancholy

•The Introvert | The Thinker | The Pessimist

•The Melancholy's Emotions

•Remembers the negatives

•Moody and depressed

•Enjoys being hurt

•Has false humility

•Off in another world

•Low self-image

•Has selective hearing

•Self-centered

•Too introspective

•Guilt feelings

•Persecution complex

•Tends to hypochondria

The Melancholy As A Parent

•Puts goals beyond reach

•May discourage children

•May be too meticulous

•Becomes martyr

•Sulks over disagreements

•Puts guilt upon children

The Melancholy At Work•N

ot people oriented•D

epressed over imperfections•C

hooses difficult work•H

esitant to start projects•S

pends to much time planning•P

refers analysis to work

•Self-critical

•Hard to please

•Standards often to high

•Deep need for approval

The Melancholy As a Friend•L

ives through others•I

nsecure socially•W

ithdrawn and remote•C

ritical of others•H

olds back affections•D

islikes those in opposition

•Suspicious of people

•Antagonistic and vengeful

•Unforgiving

•Full of contradictions

•Skeptical of compliments

 

The Melancholy as an Evangelist

•Spirit of discernment-Prophetic

•Setting standards-perfectionist

•Clearing-Hospital ministry

•Small group ministry

•Giving

Contributor – Task Oriented

• Enjoy providing the team with good technical information and data

• You do your homework• Push the team to set

high performance standard

• Use your resources wisely

• Can be depended on to do what is asked of you

• Push for unrealistic performance standards

• Lose sight of the “big picture”

• Lack patience with team climate & process issues

• Become impatient with other team members who do not live up to your standards

Positive Negative

Strengths of a Phlegmatic

•The Introvert | The Watcher | The Pessimist

•Steady - S in DISC Profile

•The Phlegmatic's Emotions

•Low-key personality

•Easygoing and relaxed

•Calm, cool and collected

•Patient well balanced

•Consistent life

•Quiet but witty /entertaining or clever

•Sympathetic and kind

•Keeps emotions hidden

•Happily reconciled to life

•All-purpose person

The Phlegmatic As A Parent

•Makes a good parent

•Takes time for the children

•Is not in a hurry

•Can take the good with the bad

•Doesn't get upset easily

The Phlegmatic At Work•C

ompetent and steady•P

eaceful and agreeable•H

as administrative ability•M

ediates problems•A

voids conflicts•G

ood under pressure•F

inds the easy way

The Phlegmatic As a Friend•E

asy to get along with•P

leasant and enjoyable•I

noffensive•G

ood listener•D

ry sense of humor•E

njoys watching people•H

as many friends•H

as compassion and concern

Weaknesses of a Phlegmatic•T

he Introvert | The Watcher | The Pessimist•T

he Phlegmatic's Emotions•U

nenthusiastic•F

earful and worried•I

ndecisive•A

voids responsibility•Q

uiet will of iron

•Selfish

•To shy and reticent

•Too compromising

•Self-righteous

The Phlegmatic As A Parent

•Lax on discipline

•Doesn't organize home

•Takes life to easy

The Phlegmatic At Work

•Not goal oriented

•Lacks self motivation

•Hard to get moving

•Resents being pushed

•Lazy and careless

•Discourages others

•Would rather watch

The Phlegmatic As a Friend•D

ampens enthusiasm•S

tays uninvolved•I

s not exciting•I

ndifferent to plans•J

udges others•S

arcastic and teasing•R

esists change

The Phlegmatic As an Evangelist

•Peace maker

•Bible study instructor

•An encourager

Collaborator – Goal Oriented

• Help the team establish goals, objectives, & action plans

• Pitch in to help out other members who need assistance

• Are willing to work outside your defined role to help the team

• Work hard to achieve team goals even if you don’t agree with them

• Do not give attention to the basic team tasks

• Fail to periodically revisit or challenge the mission or goals

• Do not focus on the individual needs of team members

• Complain about lack of progress toward team goals

• Do not give sufficient attention to the process by which goals are reached

Positive Negative

Parker Team Player Survey: Styles of Another Person (SOAP)

Surveys are available to help you identify your team player style, as well as your perceptions with other team members: www.glennparker.com

Parker Team Player Survey (PTPS)

Increasing Your Effectiveness As a Team Player

Affirm your strengths.Look for teams and organizations in which your strengths are appreciated.Extend your capacity by incorporating more of strengths of other styles.Develop your ability to analyze your team.Be aware of your tendency to become an ineffective team player to use your strengths to excess.

Increasing Your Team’s Effectiveness

Discuss in groups:How your team’s strengths have helped in decision making, problem solving, planning, and other areas.How the team’s weaknesses may have reduced its effectiveness.A recent decision, problem, success, or failure in light of the survey scores*

*If a team player survey is available

Sources

http://www.refinedperspectives.com/personality-explained.htmlGC IICM Community service Module