Enneagram Type 8: A Christian Perspective

Hello, Eight! You’re not just a reliable anchor for us during our tough times but a fierce protector—a bear guarding its cubs. You’re the general who leads us fearlessly into the battle; the seasoned sea captain who navigates the stormy waters of conflict. When life turns cold and desolate, you’re the roaring flame that warms […]

Enneagram Type 7: A Christian Perspective

Hello, Seven! I have a bias toward Enthusiasts. It’s not intentional. It’s just that many of my closest friends are Sevens. I love that you take Jesus seriously but not yourself. I love that when you fall down a ski slope or awkwardly sing karaoke, you don’t get embarrassed—you laugh. I love that you genuinely […]

Enneagram Type 5: A Christian Perspective

Hello, Five! Some people might think that because you don’t enjoy socializing as much as others, something must be wrong with you. I’m here to challenge that misconception and remind you that you are exactly who God created you to be. Some people have described Fives as clams: difficult to open but hiding a pearl […]

Enneagram Type 2: A Christian Perspective

Hello, Two! You are wanted. You are generous, hospitable, empathetic, unselfish, caring, affirming, supporting, sacrificing, and nurturing. You are always thinking about others, and yes, we feel the love! But let me ask you: Who are you when no one needs you? What if you didn’t have to be needed to feel wanted? These are […]

Enneagram Type 1: A Christian Perspective

Hello, One! No one understands you like your heavenly Father does: He sees every question you ask, every concern you make, and every detail you want clarified as all coming from a place of love to make this world a better place. He also knows you are harder on yourself than on anyone else. He […]

Enneagram Type 9: A Christian Perspective

Hello, Nine! Peacemakers are easily the most likable personality: your smile, non-threatening posture, selfless nature, and ability to pour oil on troubled waters make you well-loved. Your presence is enjoyed by all.  Here’s the deal: sometimes, it doesn’t feel that way. There are times when you feel like your presence doesn’t matter and your contributions […]

Enneagram Type 6: A Christian Perspective

Hello, Six! I have a lot of experience with Loyalists because I married a Six! My wife, Lindsey, is one of the most courageous people I know and she has taught me courage, not the other way around. While I have the gift of faith and can run after intimidating ideas and plans, she often […]

Enneagram Type 4: A Christian Perspective

Hello, Four! There’s no one like you. You are a unique, one-of-a-kind, gift from the Divine Artist to the world. You are an old soul with the innovative heart of a groundbreaking artist, likely spending your life feeling as though you were born both too late and way too soon. When at your best, time […]

Enneagram Type 3: A Christian Perspective

Hello, Three! As a Type Three Achiever myself, I am tempted to believe living life is like treading water—if I stop accomplishing, I’ll sink. My greatest fear has always been standing before God at the end of my life and hearing him say, “You didn’t do enough.” But I’ve come to realize the voice I […]

Should Christians Use The Enneagram?

Some Enneagram authors have claimed that the roots of the Enneagram can be traced back to the Christian monk Evagrius as well as the Desert Fathers and Mothers of the Fourth Century. It’s hard to know for sure because there isn’t a lot of clear evidence. The first mention of the Enneagram was by Russian […]