"D" Behavior / Biblical Example: Paul & Sarah

Basic Motivation: Challenge & Control

Desires: Freedom from Control - Authority - Varied Activities - Difficult Assignments - Opportunities for Advancement - Choices rather than ultimatums

Respond Best To Leader Who: provides direct answers - Sticks to task - Gets to the point - Provides pressure - Allows freedom for personal accomplishments

Needs to Learn: You need people - Relaxation is not a crime - Some controls are needed - Everyone has a boss - Self-control is most important - To focus on finishing well is important - Sensitivity to people's feelings is wise

Service: Organize/Lead ministries, teams or committees, commit to a specific challenge, teach, plan, advocate, pray

Biblical Advice: Be gentle/not bossy (James 3:17); Control feelings/actions (Eph. 4:26); Focus on one thing (Phil. 3:13); Develop a servant's heart (Gal. 5:13)

"I" Behavior / Biblical Example: Peter & Ruth

Basic Motivation: Recognition & Approval

Desires: Prestige - Friendly relationships - Freedom from details - Opportunities to help others - Opportunities to motivate others - Chance to verbalize ideas

Respond Best To Leader Who: Is fair and is also a friend - Provides social involvement - Provides recognition of abilities - Offers rewards for risk-taking

Needs to Learn: Time must be managed - Deadlines are important - Too much optimism can be dangerous - Being responsible is more important than being popular - Listening better will improve one's influence

Service: Public speaker, drama, social committees, greeter, counselor, encourager, lead groups, visitation, information

Biblical Advice: Be humble/Avoid pride (James 3:17); Control your tongue (James 1:19); Be organized (1 Cor 14:40); Be patient (Gal 5:23)

"S" Behavior / Biblical Example: Moses & Hannah

Basic Motivation: Stability & Support

Desires: Area of Specialization - Identification with a group's established work patterns - Security of situation - Consistent and familiar environment(s)

Responds Best To Leader Who: Is relaxed and friendly - Allows time to adjust to changes - Allows to work at own pace - Gives personal support

Needs to Learn: Change provides opportunity - Friendship isn't everything - Discipline is good - Boldness and taking risks is sometimes necessary

Service: On call, visitation, counsel, telephone, encourage, office, records, maintenance, grounds, helps, lead groups

Biblical Advice: Be bold/strong (Josh 1:6); Be confident/fearless (2 Tim 1:7); Be more enthusiastic (Col 3:23)

"C" Behavior / Biblical Example: Thomas & Esther

Basic Motivation: Quality & Correctness

Desires: Clearly defined tasks - Details - Limited risks - Tasks that require precision and planning - Time to think

Responds Best To Leader Who: Provides reassurance - Spells out detailed operating procedures - Provides resources to do task correctly - Listens to suggestions

Needs to Learn: Total support is not always possible - Thorough explanation is not everything - Deadlines must be met - More optimism will lead to greater success

Service: Finances, long-range planning, organize, research, count, record, teach, order, file, set-up, sound & video

Biblical Advice: Be positive (Phil 4:8); Avoid critical spirit (Eph 4:11); Be joyful (Gal 5:22); Don't worry (Ps 37:1)

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