#81 The Enneagram for Pastors and Communicators with Sean Palmer

Sean Palmer is a teaching pastor, author, and speaker based in Texas. He has a Master of Divinity from Abilene Christian University and has served in various churches as a youth and family minister. In his teaching, he draws from his own experiences and uses the Enneagram to help people understand themselves and others better. Sean is the author of "40 Days of Being a Three” and “Speaking By The Numbers,” and has been featured on podcasts and in various publications. QUOTES 1. "The Enneagram is an ancient personality typing system that's been used by many contemplative strains and different religions.” 2. "Wisdom doesn't work by asking whether it can be traced back in history, but by whether it works and rings true to our experience.” 3. "Behavior alone doesn't reveal much about an individual's motivations; motivation tells us more.” 4. "Relying solely on stereotypes about Enneagram numbers is ignorant and does not fully capture people's individuality.” 5. "Being mindful of how others perceive things can help avoid unnecessary conflicts and promote harmony.” 6. "The Enneagram can become a weapon when used against others, but a tool when used for oneself.” 7. "Ministry involves proving wisdom through practice, not just speech.” 8. "It's better to invite diverse voices on the front end rather than on the back end when people leave due to lack of inclusion.” 9. "Valuing diverse perspectives can be achieved by pairing and inviting diverse people to help.” 10. "The Enneagram teaches that we all have three intelligence centers - thinking, feeling, and doing, and if one is wounded, we over-rely on the other two." TOPS COVERED - Stances: dependent, doing, and aggressive - Goal of entering the most childlike part of oneself - Ego strength vs. ego - Importance of multiple perspectives - Church community and accessibility - Prioritizing inclusivity over performance - Importance of motivation in ministry - The book "40 days of being a three" and Enneagram Type 3 - Harmony in communication - Individuality vs. stereotypes in Enneagram numbers - Understanding personality traits in leadership - Being mindful of others’ perceptions - The Enneagram as a tool for self-improvement - The significance of understanding intelligence centers - Valuing diverse perspectives in teams - The speaker's background and involvement in ministry - The Enneagram and its triads related to intelligence centers - Dominant feeling and thinking numbers - Dominant and repressed intelligence centers