The Idealist

You are creative with a great imagination, living in your own inner world.
Open minded and accepting, you strive for harmony in your important relationships.
It takes a long time for people to get to know you. You are hesitant to let people get close.
But once you care for someone, you do everything you can to help them grow and develop.

In love, you tend to have high (and often unrealistic) standards.
You are very sensitive. You tend to have intense feelings.

At work, you need to do something that expresses your personal values.
You would make an excellent writer, psychologist, or artist.

How you see yourself: Unselfish, empathetic, and spiritual

When other people don't get you, they see you as: Unrealistic, naive, and weak

You Are An ENFP

The Inspirer

Pastor Aminata

Took the test, but wasn't too sure of the results. Pretty sure I'm a split personality; I could've gone either way on almost all the answers. Sat there trying to figure out which way I was more likely to go, but even that was sketchy, since I could come up with consistent instances in either direction.  I guess you could say I'm consistent in my inconsisitencies!  :-)  I wish they worded the questions so that you could answer it by degrees, not cut and dried.  And I don't like it when they say "always or never", cuz that blows the accuracy of the answers right there.  I'm going to run the results past some people who know me well to see if they think it fits. 

It's fun reading everyone's results.  Good blog, Kathy!

Great blog Kathy. Thanks! I enjoyed reading everyone's type.
Here are my results:

You Are An ISTJ

The Duty Fulfiller You are responsible, reliable, and hardworking - you get the job done. You prefer productive hobbies, like woodworking or knittings. Quiet and serious, you are well prepared for whatever life hands you. Conservative and down-to-earth, you hardly ever do anything crazy. In love, you are loyal and honest. If you commit yourself to someone, then you're fully committed. For you, love is something that happens naturally. And you don't need romantic gestures to feel loved. At work, you remember details well and are happy to take on any responsibility. You would make a great business executive, accountant, or lawyer. How you see yourself: Decisive, stable, and dependable When other people don't get you, they see you as: Boring, conservative, and egotistical

Boy the answers are real hard, how do you know if you passed? And what was my grade, none of those are A!!! So did I pass or fail? I really do want to know!  



***You Are An ENFP***

The Inspirer

You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends.
You are also unconventional, irreverent, and unimpressed by authority and rules.
Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives.
You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're quite the storyteller!

In love, you are quite the charmer. And you are definitely willing to risk your heart.
You often don't follow through with your flirting or professed feelings. And you do break a lot of hearts.

At work, you are driven but not a workaholic. You just always seem to enjoy what you do.
You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist.

How you see yourself: compassionate, unselfish, and understanding

When other people don't get you, they see you as: gushy, emotional, and unfocused

I scored the same as Lourdes -

INFJ
The Protector

Kathy, Are you running a total to publish a list in a day or two?

Kathy - I figured the thing about the questions would be indicative of what kind of person I am. :-)  I Googled "personality tests" and took a bunch of them and the only one that seemed accurate was a simple "picture" test, ie.  Out of the nine pictures, which one do you like best?  (See, I do better with only one question!)  All the others I took, including a Myers-Briggs condensed version and a Kiersey one, all came up different for me.  The major difference was in the extrovert/introvert dept.; that was all over the map, including in percentages.  Crazy! 

This is a test, this is only a test... 

You Are An INFJ

The Protector You live your life with integrity, originality, vision, and creativity. Independent and stubborn, you rarely stray from your vision - no matter what it is. You are an excellent listener, with almost infinite patience. You have complex, deep feelings, and you take great care to express them. In love, you truly see relationships as an opportunity to connect and grow. You enjoy relationships as long as they are improving and changing. You can't stand stagnation. At work, you stay motivated and happy... as long as you are working toward a dream you support. You would make a great photographer, alternative medicine guru, or teacher. How you see yourself: Hardworking, ethical, and helpful When other people don't get you, they see you as: Manipulative, weak, and unstable

Hi Wade and F...   Just copy and paste the code from the test site.  The only thing to watch for is that you copy the entire code.  Sometimes that means scrolling up or down.

Yellow shirt Gene, when you get some time, try the unofficial version linked in this blog.  You might be surprised!

Jen, if you took the official version of the Myers-Briggs, you'd probably get some consistency.  It's a pretty smart test! 

Cathy, Brent, Joey, Mission, and everyone else:  Thanks for playing!  Prophet and Mike, nice to see you!   :)

I'm like Jen, I can go either way on some of the questions and it unnerves me that I can't choose grey sometimes. I was well aware I wasn't being consistent as I answered the questions, and part of me really wanted to be consistent. (wanted grey but also wanted to be consistent ???)

I took this test and other such tests several times since my sister was head of the testing department at a college and used me as a guinea pig. I always tested Intovert except once. (It appears that when I am in a very secure environment I become more of an extrovert.) And I'm a J.

With that background I don't know if you want me in the chart. Most of the time I tested ISTJ. One very simple test I liked was to choose from a variety of shapes which I most liked: a box, a rectangle, a triangle, a circle and a squiggle. If I could only choose one it would be the rectangle, which means I like some structure but with flexibility. My second choice would be a circle, which shows the nurturer in me. A box is someone who wants rigid structure. A triangle represents the YUPPY personality, a squiggle someone who wants no structure. 

***You Are An ISFJ***

The Nurturer

You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal.
A good listener, you excel at helping others in practical ways.
In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music.
You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for.

In love, you express your emotions through actions.
Taking care of someone is how you love them. And you do it well!

At work, you do well in a structured environment. You complete tasks well and on time.
You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist.

How you see yourself: Competent, dependable, and detail oriented

When other people don't get you, they see you as: Boring, dominant, and stuck in a rut

What's Your Personality Type?
http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyourpersonalitytypequiz/

Thanks Kathy for the heads up about this blog!  I think that the Meyers/Briggs/Keirsey theories are very interesting.  http://www.personalitypage.com/ has really good explainations that people can understand.  If anyone can find a free 70 question version, I think that's more "official"... so please share the link =)

I'm an ENFP.  I'm just a tad bit more on the E and P sides, but super slanted toward N and F. 

The biggest takeaways I have from this are in terms of what I'm ideally searching for in another and how to relate to those that aren't.  The biggest difference is in N/S:  Abstract vs Concrete language choices and how information is processed.  Life is just easier when you meet someone who takes in information the same way so none has to explain themself.  Then you want to find everything else opposite in the other 3 categories for balance.

I scored nearly the same on ESFJ and ENFJ on the test at this site: http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/mmdi-re/mmdi-re.htm

That kind of fits.  I tend to be Intuitive in some situations, and more rational in others.  I'm definately and Extrovert.  I'm definately the feeling type.  I tend to think more than I percieve.

INFJ?  what does that make me?  Introvert, yes.  Intuitive, yes.  Feeling, yes.  Judging. yes, darn it!
1% only? wow!  Is this good or bad? 

The Myers-Briggs is used by our Monastery in its screening process.

I will join Restore, Pure, and Blenda in the

You Are An ISFJ

The Nurturer You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal. A good listener, you excel at helping others in practical ways. In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music. You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for. In love, you express your emotions through actions. Taking care of someone is how you love them. And you do it well! At work, you do well in a structured environment. You complete tasks well and on time. You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist. How you see yourself: Competent, dependable, and detail oriented When other people don't get you, they see you as: Boring, dominant, and stuck in a rut

Kathy, according to the test results I am a Nurturer, but feel more like a Duty Fulfiller. (ISFJ vs ISTJ)  I'd bet that numerically I'm right on the borderline. Furthermore, the descriptive info for both (Nurturer and Duty Fulfiller) isn't entirely correct. I could NEVER be a chef, lawyer, or accountant! A child psychologist, maybe. And it's doubtful anyone sees me as dominant or egotistical. That's just plain wrong, man. I'm retaking the test!

I agree with this almost 100%.  That's neat! You Are An ESTJ

The Guardian You're a natural leader and quick, logical decision maker. Goals are important in your life, and you take many steps to acheive them. You enjoy interacting with others, mostly through work related activities. Your high energy level means you are great at getting things done! In love, you tend to bring stability to relationships. You feel comfortable being in charge, and you enjoy being a provider. At work, you take charge. You thrive in structured environments and don't mind enforcing the rules. You would make a great teacher, judge, or police detective. How you see yourself: Realistic, stable, and pragmatic When other people don't get you, they see you as: Rigid, bound to rules, and a bad listener.

I am an ISTJ.
The other test scored me as more feeling than thinking but on average of those tests, I'm thinking. Thanks for this blog!

I got INFP ... Again.  I say this because, ironically enough, that is precisely what I had before I was saved.  I know this because I had it posted on a journal ages ago.

The quiz I took years back told me this:

The one I took today listed ISFP as a close second.  Back when I was in Psychology in High School, I remember this as one of the more accurate tests out there. 

Alright, here are the results.  Make of them what you will. 

First test:  ENTJ.  (Had my kids and some friends comment on its accuracy and they felt it was pretty far off, too.) 

Second test: (Keirsey, I think.  % are the percentile for my levels in each category.  Parenthetical statements are directed to me, "You are...")  Openness to Experience/Intellect - 41%; Conscientiousness - (very well organized and can be relied upon) - 92%;  Extraversion - (relatively social and enjoy the company of others) - 64%; Agreeableness - (good natured, courteous, and supportive) - 87%; Neuroticism - (probably remain calm, even in tense situations) - 1%. 

Third test: INTJ  Strength of preferences % - 11, 25, 38, 56

Fourth test:  ENFJ  Strength of preferences % - 1, 25, 25, 56

Fifth test:  (With the help of two of my kids.  Hey, at this point, why not?!)   ISFJ

As I commented to someone else, I think I'll leave it at:  ACOG - A Child of God. 

INFP whatever that is?  well

***You Are An INFP***

The Idealist

You are creative with a great imagination, living in your own inner world.
Open minded and accepting, you strive for harmony in your important relationships.
It takes a long time for people to get to know you. You are hesitant to let people get close.
But once you care for someone, you do everything you can to help them grow and develop.

In love, you tend to have high (and often unrealistic) standards.
You are very sensitive. You tend to have intense feelings.

At work, you need to do something that expresses your personal values.
You would make an excellent writer, psychologist, or artist.

How you see yourself: Unselfish, empathetic, and spiritual

When other people don't get you, they see you as: Unrealistic, naive, and weak

What's Your Personality Type?
http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyourpersonalitytypequiz/at least I have a personality.

We have 50 takers now, so I'm stepping in to do an ISTJ thing:  statistical analysis of our results so far!  Here are a few observations.  Please add your own, plus any thoughts of explanation for the patterns.

1.  At 25 takers I noted that we were falling into two categories, the IJs and the ENs.  (See comment above.)  Those two categories are still visible, with one large change.  The INFP is now also filled in and tied as a top category.  We are now 42% IJ's (compare to 14% in the total population) and 32% EN's (compare to 20%).

2.  The more dominant pattern I see now is a T-shape.  The IJs and the NFs, intersecting at INFJ which is our other top category now.  78% of us fall inside this T-shape, where only 25% of the overall population falls.  We are 50% NF.  (The total population is 12% NF.)

3.  52% of the total population is ES.  Only 10% is ES here.

4.  We are now:  58% Introvert, 42% Extrovert 
28% Sensing, 72% iNtuitive
36% Thinking, 64% Feeling
66% Judging, 34% Perceiving.   Making us as a group one big INFJ, which is also our intersecting and largest category!  

5.  Our two largest categories, with 7 each, are INFJ and INFP, making up 28% of us, as opposed to 2% in the overall population.  And we have yet to have any takers that fall into the ISTP or ISFP categories, which together make up 12% of the general population. 

Questions for you ponderers:  Why?  Why are MyChurch members IJs but not IPs?  Why is INFP the exception of the IPs?  Why do we have so few ES's?  Why NF but not SF?

Mike,  Glad you liked my hair.  It took me hours to loook like that.  *giggle*

Kathy, Great things to think about.  I think it is more impressive to me that we are all made differently and still can function as one body than specifically if I am really what it says I am.  I have taken several of these tests and sometimes they are closer than others.  

I liked the Uniquely You study we did that uses the DISC method along with 16 Spritual Gifts.  It describes what you most likely would plug into.  What I found most enlightening was how you deal with differences (those that rub you the wrong way somtimes).  This is very helpful to know that we are all different made to work in unity in the body of Christ.  

Great discussion topic, love it!  Your brother in Christ, Brent 

Kathy - The Uniquely You can be found at Uniquely You
 We did this study as a family and a team of us that work with the youth and small group leaders.  This was certainly good.  We had everyone take the test and then come back for a Saturday morning seminar.  This added to the study as we discussed the results in a group.  Like we have said before, any of these studies don't need to paint us into a corner but are a great discussion standpoint.  None of these tests nail me 100% but close enough. 

One final thing I would say when we study personalities or gifts is we should never use this as an excuse that I am not gifted, thus I can't serve in that capacity.  We should always rely on the Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us and gives us the strength.  (I don't hear anyone saying that here, just thought I would add that)

Grace and Peace, Brent 

You can add another INTP to your list. Intersting to see alot of properly named traits. But like you said no one really just one type.

 ***You Are An INTP***


The Thinker

You are analytical and logical - and on a quest to learn everything you can.
Smart and complex, you always love a new intellectual challenge.
Your biggest pet peeve is people who slow you down with trivial chit chat.
A quiet maverick, you tend to ignore rules and authority whenever you feel like it.

In love, you are an easy person to fall for. But not an easy person to stay in love with.
Although you are quite flexible, you often come off as aloof or argumentative.

At work, you are both a logical and creative thinker. You are great at solving problems.
You would make an excellent mathematician, programmer, or professor.

How you see yourself: Creative, fair, and tough-minded

When other people don't get you, they see you as: arrogant, cold, and robotic

"Guardians of birthdays, holidays and celebrations, ESFJs are entertainers. They enjoy and joyfully observe traditions and are liberal in giving, especially where custom prescribes."

I got that of this website.

Maybe God wants me on stage after all.... 

A GIVER I CARE ABOUT OTHERS TOLERANT

A COMPUTER NERD 

I finally took it.. i'm ENFJ

"The Giver"
Carebear is an ENFJ

-- fun post Kathy!! --

Thanks, Yahschild!  Much better than having to search through all the comments! 

Arlene, you are definitely in the majority here!  Thanks for playing!

A little more info for your interest:
Certain combinations of traits combine to make us more than just the addition of 4 qualities.  Many studies have been done on the combinations of the 2nd and 4th letters, and on the 2nd and 3rd.  Here's a list of possible careers for the 4 types based on the 2nd and 3rd letters (taken from MBTI's Introduction to Type):

ST ("bottom-line," results-oriented people, 13% of MyChurch, 38% of overall population):  Applied Science, Business, Administration, Banking, Law Enforcement, Production, Construction

SF (drawn to opportunities for practical service to people, 17% of MyChurch, 38% of overall population):  Health Care, Community Service, Teaching, Supervision, Religious Service, Office Work, Sales

NF (see and want to facilitate possibilities for people, 48% of MyChurch, 12% of overall population):  Psychology, Research, Literature, Art & Music, Religious Service, Health Care, Teaching

NT (drawn to opportunities for problem-solving, analysis, and design, 22% of MyChurch, 12% of overall population):  Physical Science, Research, Management, Computers, Law, Engineering, Technical Work

(MyChurch stats are based on the responders to this point, the first 69.)

Is anyone working in a job listed under your category?  The administrative part of my job is in my category, but teaching isn't.  It's the teaching that I love though!

Thanks, Valerie!  I'm glad you enjoy this.  I do too!

Took the Test...I came up with the ENFP
That makes me the Inspirer.....

That was fun!

Great blog post! Starred you!

I'm either an INTJ or INTP (leaning toward INTJ).

In fact, the first post to my MyChurch blog poses a question to all MyChurch INTJ and INTP types.

Would be greatful for some feedback from that crowd.

 http://www.mychurch.org/blog/154598/Calling-all-INTJ--INTP-types--What-are-you-doing

 thx , Shaneman

Thanks, ShaneMan! It's nice to meet another type watcher!  You have been added to the chart.  INTJs and INTPS, you can respond to ShaneMan's blog here. 

Valerie, I have not sent you any e-mails about this blog.  Probably when you first read it you checked the box to be notified everything an comment is added.  I'm not sure if there is a way to undo that.  Does anyone else know?  Maybe in the settings?

Thanks, Cathy!  It is fun to see who else is like us, and who are our exact opposites!  (Often it's those two groups that we best get along with, and struggle most to get along with!)  And it's interesting to see the patterns of different people groups.  The MyChurch pattern is quite unique to any other group I've looked at!

Another related and interesting blog posted by Matt Stone, about the religious tendencies of different types:  Personality and Psi

 I can't believe me and Joey aren't identical. 

You Are An ENFP The Inspirer

You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends.
You are also unconventional, irreverent, and unimpressed by authority and rules.
Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives.
You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're quite the storyteller!

In love, you are quite the charmer. And you are definitely willing to risk your heart.
You often don't follow through with your flirting or professed feelings. And you do break a lot of hearts.

At work, you are driven but not a workaholic. You just always seem to enjoy what you do.
You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist.

How you see yourself: compassionate, unselfish, and understanding

When other people don't get you, they see you as: gushy, emotional, and unfocused

I took this test years ago in a work seminar and was found to be "INFJ". I recall the test being much longer than the one in your link. When I took the shorter test I came out as "ISFJ'.

Interesting reading how the MC profiles compare against the general populace. :-)

Thank Kathy. It is very interesting how many of us MCers are in that group. I wonder what can be made of that?

I wish I still had the percentage breakdowns...as I do recall some of them being closer as been "I" and "E" for example. But overall I think I am an "I" as that is how I get my energy although in my younger years it was the other way around. I don't know if one can actually "change" their personality like that, lol, but tha tis my observation.

Interesting stuff to help understand people in a different way.

I'm goin back to that test.