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NCD 3-Color Profile (Trinitarian Compass) Survey
Outcome
Skyline’s survey results reveal us to be a primarily
(75%) “Left Pole” congregation. The right pole theological outcomes listed
in the pink column on the chart to the right would probably bring greater
balance to our congregation.
The results of a continued lack of balance in our
congregation could lead to the dangers listed in the dark blue column on the
chart to the right.
This survey result indicates we would benefit greatly
from an intentional ministry to connect spiritual gifts and
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The survey indicates that our church is a predominately Spirit-Driven
congregation, focusing on the power of the Holy Spirit. Over
half the respondents identified with this theology. Half that number, or
nearly a third of our congregation, identified with wisdom (or
Creator) theology. Half that number, or 15% of the congregation,
identified with the theology of commitment. Focusing on this
area will restore overall congregational imbalance. |
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Three-quarters of
our congregation members start out from the perspective of “Mary”, “Peter”,
and “Jonah”. Next steps for these “starting points” include: relating our
wonderful gifts to concrete tasks (red segment) in a strategic way (green
segment); valuing the gifts identification and implementation process,
especially understanding the theory behind NCD; and embracing a commitment
to the needs of others. Our “Thomases” can help greatly with relating gifts
to tasks/offices, and with reflection and planning. |
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A graph of the midpoints of
various groupings reveals that while the overall (OA) average of all survey
respondents is solidly in the “power/blue” area, we perceive our
congregation to be more “commitment/red” oriented. Our leadership average
midpoint does move toward this orientation. This chart also shows that we
are attracting people who are “power” oriented, that our youth move toward a
wisdom orientation, and that our Book Club represents one of the most
theologically balanced groups surveyed in the church.
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A word about “starting points”.
NCD 3-color profile materials identify six “starting
points” or natural theological tendencies through which individuals live in
strength and from which we can grow into greater theological balance. These
starting points are known by the Biblical characters that best express each
one. Three starting points represent the three primary theological
orientations (wisdom, commitment, and power) and the other three represent
the three combinations that chart between any two of them.
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Thomas (Wisdom 11%) Strength is mentally relating the
gifts identified to tasks. Challenge is relating your gifts to real
tasks (not just holding the right theory on the subject). SUMC can
profit from your wisdom. |
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Martha
(Commitment 6%) Strength is willingness to serve. Challenge is gift
discovery (power) and reorganizing your ministry involvement in light of
these new discoveries (green). If you focus your ministry involvement,
your sense of power will match your dedication. |
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Mary (Power 36%) Strength is God’s power in you –
far more than is presently being used for others. Challenge is relating
your wonderful gifts to concrete tasks (red) within Skyline in a
strategic way (green). This will empower you even more! |
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Moses (Wisdom/Commitment 6%) Strength is
capability to reflect on your own and others ministry involvement – you
are a natural leader in our church. Challenge is to nurture your
emotions. Gifts discovery may be most valuable to you among all the
starting points. |
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Peter (Commitment/Power 24%) Strength is energy
and commitment to be active in ministry. Challenge is to familiarize
yourself and to think through the theory behind theological balance and
understading in order to be more effective in ministry. |
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Jonah (Power/Wisdom 17%) Strength is
understanding gifts (power) and deployment (wisdom). Challenge is
commitment to the ministry needs of others – your activities are
exclusively determined by yourself. Your are powerful – harness your
power for God’s glory. |
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