“What’s the difference between my natural strengths and my spiritual gifts – or are they the same?” It’s a question we get often. The quick answer? Natural strengths and spiritual gifts are not the same. A more complete explanation: compare the two in scripture to understand how God defines each one. Strengths versus Gifts: A…
Read MoreOutside the Box — or Work the System? Two Ways to Face Risk Ways Disciples Used Their Strengths, Part 4 In the aftermath of Jesus’ arrest, death, and resurrection, His disciples solved problems, processed information, managed change, and faced risk – each in various ways. Their different strengths were especially important as they work together…
Read More“Young adults are looking for a sense of direction,” says life coach Annie Wukelic. “The Leading From Your Strengths profiles hook them in because they love learning about themselves and discovering their identity.” After ten years as a registered nurse and stint as children’s ministry director at a large west coast church Annie turned to…
Read More“Fix It Now” or “One Step at a Time”: How Do You Solve Problems? Ways the Disciples Used Their Strengths, Part 3 In the aftermath of Jesus’ arrest, death, and resurrection, His disciples solved problems, processed information, managed change, and faced risk differently. Their different strengths helped them work together to move forward to build…
Read More“That’s Wonderful!” or “Give Me Proof!” How Do You Process Information? Ways the Disciples Used Their Strengths, Part 2 Jesus’ disciples demonstrate the value of different strengths in solving problems, processing information, managing change, and facing risk. Put yourself in their sandals on the first Easter morning. How would you process the information of an…
Read More“Let’s Go” or “Let’s Make a Plan.” Which Are You? Ways the Disciples Used Their Strengths to Manage Change, Part 1 Jesus’ last days on earth can give powerful lessons about the value of different strengths in solving problems, processing information, managing change, and facing risk. During His last meal with His disciples, a conversation…
Read MoreA devotional about valuing differences How many decisions do you make a day? The answer depends on your age, your life stage, and your circumstances, say researchers at USA Today. But on average, an American adult makes 35,000 decisions a day. Two Different Kinds of Decisions Those decisions fall into just two broad categories –…
Read MoreNow What? 3 Ways To Put Your Profile Data Into Practice Fifth in a series explaining how Certified Practitioners help you process profiles After you receive your Leading From Your Strengths profile assessment and review it with a certified practitioner, you discover your dominant strengths, particularly how you are most likely to respond in typical…
Read MoreDr. Dan Reinhardt and CREST Leadership use profiles to guide midlife leaders After eighteen years of pastoral leadership, Dr. Dan Reinhardt took a sabbatical to pursue a doctorate in ministry leadership. As he conducted his thesis research he discovered the absence of leadership training material for mid-life leaders. CREST Leadership is an outgrowth of Dan’s…
Read MoreGet the Most Out of Your Profile Data Fourth in a series explaining how Certified Practitioners help you process profiles After you complete a Leading From Your Strengths profile assessment, you receive a 20-page personalized profile report. Its length alone provides a considerable amount of useful information. You will gain some initial insight simply by…
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