Now We See in Part: Understanding the influence of type preferences on reading and proclaiming Scripture

Audience

This event is for you if you are already familiar with their psychological type profile and wish to explore how type preferences shape the reading and interpretation of Scripture.

About the day

This online day explores how psychological type theory can enrich ministerial formation, supervision, leadership development, and relational health. Bringing together leading researchers and practitioners, the morning moves from foundational type theory through the incumbent-curate relationship to clergy resilience and wellbeing, closing with theological integration. The afternoon turns to type-aware approaches to reading and preaching Scripture.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the day, participants will be better able to:

●      Understand the contribution of psychological type theory to ministerial formation.

●      Explore how type preferences shape leadership style, pastoral practice, and relationships.

●      Recognise how differences of preference can create both tension and creativity within ministry teams.

●      Apply type-aware approaches to supervision, MDR, curacy, and ongoing ministerial development.

This event consists of two sessions: a Morning Programme and an Afternoon Programme.

You're welcome to attend either or both of these sessions.

To attend both, please register for each session separately.

Click here to learn more and register for the Morning Programme: 'Type-Aware Ministry'.

Afternoon Programme

(2.00–4.00pm) Now We See in Part : Understanding the influence of type preferences on reading and proclaiming Scripture

About this session

This session explores the SIFT approach to biblical interpretation (hermeneutics) and preaching, which holds that meaning emerges from the conversation between reader and text. SIFT highlights how the two perceiving functions (sensing and intuition) may see a text differently, and how the two judging functions (feeling and thinking) may evaluate it differently.

Participants will work in type-alike groups to explore a Bible passage, then report back in plenary – an opportunity to experience first-hand the effect of psychological type on interpretation. Participants' approval will be sought to record the session, to contribute to the growing literature on the validity of the SIFT approach.

Supporting publications

L J Francis and A Village (2008) Preaching with all our souls, Continuum

S H Jones and L J Francis (2024) Jesus calling the first disciples: Reading Luke's account through the lenses of sensing and intuition, Rural Theology, 24(1), 44-51

Format

Online via Zoom

Recording

This event will be recorded. The recording file will be shared by email to all registrants within 1–2 weeks following the event.

Pricing

The event is free for everyone.

Booking Terms

Tickets are subject to BAPT’s Conference and Events Booking, Cancellation, and Recording Policy. Where a recording is included for an online event, your booking covers both live attendance and access to the recording. If you are unable to attend live, refunds are not normally available once the event has taken place.

Contact

For any questions or concerns, please email Jerry.