The 9

Enneagram
Types
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The Enneagram shows us there are TYPE 1
nine basic personality Types or ways Your Core Longing is to be told and to believe that
of perceiving, interpreting, and react- “You are good.”
ing to life circumstances. Each Ennea-
gram Type has four Core Motivations TYPE 2
that are the driving force behind why
Your Core Longing is to be told and to believe that
we think, feel, and behave in our
“You are wanted and loved.”
particular ways. One of those Core
Motivations is your Core Longing, a
TYPE 3
message your heart longs to hear and
experience.
Your Core Longing is to be told and to believe that
“You are loved and valued for simply being you.”
This Core Longing was perfectly satis-
fied and fully experienced in the Gar- TYPE 4
den, and your soul aches to return to Your Core Longing is to be told and to believe that
that state—to be free of shame, fear, “You are seen and loved for exactly who you are - special and unique.”
guilt, and death. And to feel content-
ment, purpose, joy, and the freedom TYPE 5
to be your true self. Your Core Longing is to be told and to believe that
“Your needs are not a problem.”
We try to fulfill our Core Longing in
our relationships, self-talk, and careers.
TYPE 6
But we always end up disappointed
Your Core Longing is to be told and to believe that
because we are running away from
“You are safe and secure.”
our Type’s Core Fear, running toward
our Type’s Core Desire, and all the
while stumbling over our Type’s Core
TYPE 7
Weakness. Your Core Longing is to be told and to believe that
“You will be taken care of.”

TYPE 8
Your Core Longing is to be told and to believe that
“You will not be betrayed.”

TYPE 9
Your Core Longing is to be told and to believe that
“Your presence matters.”

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Other Core
Motivations
TYPE 1 : PRINCIPLED REFORMER
Core Fear: You fear being wrong, bad, evil, inappropriate,
unredeemable, or corruptible.
Core Desire: You desire to have integrity, be good, bal-
anced, accurate, virtuous, and right.
Core Weakness: Your weakness is Resentment—Repress-
ing anger that leads to continual frustration and dissatis-
faction with yourself, others, and the world for not being
perfect.
TYPE 2: NURTURING SUPPORTER outcomes (especially worst-case scenarios); remaining in a
Core Fear: You fear being rejected and unwanted, being
thought worthless, needy, inconsequential, dispensable, or
unworthy of love.
Core Desire: You desire to be appreciated, loved, and
wanted.
Core Weakness: Your weakness is Pride—Denying your
own needs and emotions while using your strong intuition
to discover and focus on the emotions and needs of others,
confidently inserting your helpful support in hopes that
others will say how grateful they are for your thoughtful
care.
TYPE 3: ADMIRABLE ACHIEVER
Core Fear: You fear being exposed as or thought incom-
petent, inefficient, or worthless; failing to be or appear
successful.
Core Desire: You desire to have high status and respect,
be admired, successful, and valuable.
Core Weakness: Your weakness is Deceit—Deceiving
yourself into believing that you are only the image you
present to others; embellishing the truth by putting on a
polished persona for everyone (including yourself) to see
and admire.
TYPE 4: INTROSPECTIVE INDIVIDUALIST
Core Fear: You fear being inadequate, emotionally cut off,
plain, mundane, defective, flawed, or insignificant.
Core Desire: You desire to be unique, special, and authen-
tic.
Core Weakness: Your weakness is Envy—Feeling that
you’re tragically flawed, that something foundational is
missing inside you, and others possess qualities you lack.
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TYPE 5: ANALYTICAL INVESTIGATOR
Core Fear: You fear being annihilated, invaded, or not
existing; being thought incapable or ignorant; having obli-
gations placed upon you or your energy being completely
depleted.
Core Desire: You desire to be capable and competent.
Core Weakness: Your weakness is Avarice—Feeling that
you lack inner resources and that too much interaction
with others will lead to catastrophic depletion; withholding
yourself from contact with the world; holding onto your
resources and minimizing your needs.
TYPE 6: FAITHFUL GUARDIAN
Core Fear: You fear itself, being without support, security,
or guidance; being blamed, targeted, alone, or physically
abandoned.
Core Desire: You desire to have security, guidance, and
support.
Core Weakness: Your weakness is Anxiety—Scanning the
horizon of life and trying to predict and prevent negative
constant state of apprehension and worry.
TYPE 7: ENTHUSIASTIC OPTIMIST
Core Fear: You fear being deprived, trapped in emotional
pain, limited, or bored; missing out on something fun.
Core Desire: You desire to be happy, fully satisfied, and
content.
Core Weakness: Your weakness is Gluttony—Feeling a
great emptiness inside and having an insatiable desire to
“fill yourself up” with experiences and stimulation in hopes
of feeling completely satisfied and content.
TYPE 8: PASSIONATE PROTECTOR
Core Fear: You fear being weak, powerless, harmed,
controlled, vulnerable, manipulated, and left at the mercy of
injustice.
Core Desire: You desire to protect yourself and those in
your inner self.
Core Weakness: Your weakness is Lust/Excess—Con-
stantly desiring intensity, control, and power; pushing your-
self willfully on life and people to get what you desire.
TYPE 9: PEACEFUL ACCOMMODATOR
Core Fear: You fear being in conflict, tension, or discord;
feeling shut out and overlooked; losing connection and
relationship with others.
Core Desire: You desire having inner stability and peace
of mind.
Core Weakness: Your weakness is Sloth—Remaining in
an unrealistic and idealistic world to keep the peace, being
easy-going and not disturbed by your anger; falling asleep
to your passions, abilities, desires, needs, and worth by
merging with others to keep peace and harmony.
Our loving God knew we could never completely meet
our needs, so he sent the One who could. Jesus IS the
spring of living water, and when we turn to him and
receive him as our Lord and Savior, he fully satisfies our
Core Longing.
So, if all of this is true, then why do we still struggle here
on Earth? We struggle because we’re currently living in
the tension of “already but not yet.” This means that God
did victoriously save us, and we are His in Christ, but we
still live on an Earth tainted with sin, death, and destruc-
tion. This tension will remain with us until Jesus returns.
When you understand your unique personality Type, you
can use that knowledge to understand your heart condition
and walk a path to experience Jesus’ unconditional love,
care, and forgiveness. The Enneagram, seen through the
lens of the Gospel, can help you do all that.

Reflection Questions
Video 1
As you begin Your EnneaPath journey, how are you feeling? Are you excited and hopeful? Maybe you feel
anxious, weary, and overwhelmed? Spend some time journaling about your feelings, and ask God to give
you insight into what is causing them.

We instinctively know that we are missing something vital and are created for more. Some people notice it
when they are connecting with nature or listening to their favorite songs. When do you most feel an ache
or longing for more?

After hearing about the Core Longings, which Type or Types do you most resonate with?

Video 2
What false messages have taken root inside your heart? Take some time to record the negative things you
have thought about yourself or heard from others.

In what ways do you try to fulfill your Core Longing, apart from God, through your relationships, self-talk,
career, hobbies, or unhealthy habits?

After hearing about the Core Fears, Core Desires, and Core Weaknesses, do you feel like a spot-light is
pointed at the most embarrassing and vulnerable parts of yourself? Which Type do you most resonate with?

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Video 3
Do you relate to the endless cycle of running away from your Type’s Core Fear, running toward your Core
Desire, and all the while stumbling over your Core Weakness? In what ways do you see this pattern showing
up in your life?

Jesus IS the spring of living water, and when we turn to him and receive him as our Lord and Savior, he fully
satisfies our Core Longing. How does this make you feel? Hopeful? Unsure? Does it sound too good to be
true? There are no wrong answers. God welcomes all your honest thoughts and emotions.

The Enneagram is simply a tool that helps you recognize what’s going on in your heart. The Gospel is what
saves and transforms you. How is this message different from self-help programs/ books you have complet-
ed in the past?

Video 4
What does it mean to live in the “already but not yet”? What practical thing can you do throughout the day
to be more aware of your heart and to stand firm in the tension of a fallen world?

Is speaking the Gospel to yourself a new concept for you? To start, try replacing negative self-talk with a
scripture verse. What is your favorite verse and how does it speak to your unique personality?

To stay aligned on your EnneaPath and experience great transformation, you’ll need three things ,
, and . Which of the three do you most struggle with? Why do you
think that is? Which are you most excited about?

Congratulations on completed Level 1!

We’re so excited you’re on this journey. Each month we’ll add new layers to your Enneagram knowledge, and in Level
6, we’ll introduce a BRAND NEW Enneagram concept we’ve developed called the Enneagram Internal Profile (EIP).

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