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The “IN” Crowd: Ministering With Introverts In Mind

THANK YOU and GOD BLESS YOU to Mandy Smith for the article linked above found in the latest CHRISTIAN STANDARD.

As an introvert myself, I can testify that Mandy Smith speaks for me. I’ve become bored with the misconceptions that extroverts “like people” and introverts “don’t like people” and Ms. Smith puts these thoughts out to pasture. Other myths are addressed and the strengths of introverts are mentioned. MRS SQJ… who is as extroverted as I am introverted… loved the article and found it helpful in understanding me better.

From the article….

It’s important to look at the three main differences between introverts and extroverts:

1. The ways they get energy—Extroverts receive energy from external stimulus, while introverts get energy from the inner thought world. As a result, even if introverts perform well in social settings, they are often drained by people and need time alone to recuperate.
2. The ways they respond to stimulation—Extroverts thrive in environments that provide multisensory stimulation. Introverts, on the other hand, have a busy inner world and can easily be overwhelmed by external stimulation. That’s why introverts may be reserved and prefer quiet environments.
3. Their approach to knowledge and experience—Extroverts like to absorb as much as they can from their environment; they crave variety and breadth. Their introverted counterparts prefer depth; they invest energy in select areas. This is why they may be careful about choosing activities and may be hesitant to offer their feelings or ideas.

Here’s the link to the main article again…
The “IN” Crowd: Ministering With Introverts In Mind

And here’s some quotes by introverts about “church”…
What Introverts Say

How’s your church doing reaching out to all people?