The Introvert Charismatic: The gift of introversion in a noisy church

by Mark Tanner

Overview

Extrovert characters, exuberant worship, large crowds and noisy fellowship seem central to charismatic churches ' but do we really need to shout before God will move in power? Introverts can find charismatic culture off-putting, even disagreeable, and yet love what God is doing. How can they engage in a healthy manner? Is introversion something to be overcome, grown out of, even healed? -It is none of those things,- emphasizes Mark Tanner. -Introversion is a creation gift. It is part of the image of God.- He explores the richness of worshipping God with the personality you have been given. The Church, the Kingdom, and the world need charismatic introverts and this book is a thoughtful and practical guide for introverts and extroverts alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780857215895
Publisher:	Monarch Books
Publication date:	01/15/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	731 KB

About the Author

The Revd Mark Tanner is Warden of Cranmer Hall, Durham University. He has been Area Dean of Ripon, Chaplain to 21 Engineer Regiment, and vicar of a church in the red light district of Doncaster. He is a leader in the North and East network for New Wine, and has written various Grove Booklets.

Table of Contents

Contents
Foreword 10
Preface 13
1. An Introduction 18
2. What is an Introvert? 30
Introverts are not necessarily shy 36
Introverts are not necessarily antisocial 37
Introverts are not necessarily arrogant 37
Introverts are not necessarily inarticulate 39
Introverts are not necessarily self-sufficient… 40
Meet Anna 42
3. Introversion in the Bible 45
Where do we see introvert behaviour in the Bible? 47
Some insights around personality from the Bible 54
A Letter to Charismatics from an Introvert Among You 63
4. What Do We Mean by “Charismatic”? 71
They wear the regalia of the kingdom 76
They are distinctive in their speech and outlook 77
They do the works of the King 79
They are clear where they belong 80
They carry the authority of the King 81
Meet Bob 84
5. Charismatics Throughout History 87
The “Church Fathers” 90
Montanism 93
Messalianism 94
The Cathars 96
Mysticism 99
Enthusiasm 99
The seventeenth century and Methodism 101
Topeka Bible School, Kansas (1900) 103
Meet Roy 109
6. Why is the Charismatic World Hard for Introverts? 114
Meet Ian 125
7. Blessings and Challenges for Charismatics in the Introvert World 128
Charismatic culture is naturally active and pragmatic 129
Charismatic culture is not very reflective 130
Charismatic culture doesn’t like missing out 131
Charismatic culture is not good with quiet 132
And for the extrovert… 133
Meet Bishop David 138
8. Why is the Charismatic World Good for Introverts? 142
Why, then, do introverts need to engage with the charismatic world? 147
A Letter to Introverts from a Charismatic Among You 152
9. What Do Introverts Offer the Charismatic World? 159
Introverts offer a familiarity with, and comfort in, the inner world 160
Introverts offer the practice of reflection 161
Introverts offer the space to wrestle, question, ponder, and wonder 162
Introverts offer the dignity of space 163
Introverts offer the gifts of listening and noticing 164
Introverts offer a hunger for the heart of God 165
Introverts offer the search for wisdom 165
Meet Aian 168
10. Six Steps Towards Fullness of Life 172
1. Recognize and accept that you are an introvert 173
2. Learn the disciplines that feed you 176
3. Find a voice 180
4. Learn a second language 183
5. Step out in faith 187
6. Practise the habits that bring health 190
Meet Kate 196
11. Towards Some Resources 199
Some resource areas for introvert charismatics 200
Nine important dynamics in public worship 204
Notes 214