Introverts and the Church

Not long ago, a friend of mine posted a fascinating excerpt from a new book on his facebook page (see below). As someone who tests solidly on the "Introvert" end of the Myers-Briggs spectrum, this writer's observations hold a deep resonance for me. I have often felt the tensions he so aptly describes.

Basically, he shows how today's evangelical churches are modeled after our culture's preference for extroverted personalities and how this factor can be problematic for the 50.7 percent of us who are not extroverted.

Having read it, I think I have a greater understanding of my attraction to the Episcopalian Church, despite my evangelical upbringing. Very interesting.

Check it out: http://www.ivpress.com/title/exc/3702-1.pdf