Personality and the Practice of Ministry is a groundbreaking guide that brings the insights of psychology and theology together to help clergy and pastoral ministers understand how personality type influences ministry style, spiritual leadership, and congregational relationships. Written by leading researchers in the psychology of religion, Leslie J. Francis and Mandy Robbins, this book introduces readers to the Jungian-based MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) as a framework for self-awareness, personal growth, and vocational discernment.
Drawing on extensive empirical research and real-life case studies, this volume explores how introversion/extraversion, thinking/feeling, and other personality traits shape the way ministers preach, lead, counsel, and pray. With a strong practical emphasis, it offers tools for conflict resolution, team building, and pastoral self-care.
This essential resource is perfect for clergy, theological educators, and anyone engaged in spiritual formation or ministerial training.