SELF TO LOSE, SELF TO FIND

Discover the growth that is possible when we know our authentic selves as God intended by going deeper than ever into the Enneagram test, paired with profound scriptural insights.

Certified Enneagram coach Marilyn Vancil shows how a scriptural perspective can lead us to a path of freedom. In Self to Lose, Self to Find, she unpacks our human dilemma, sets the scriptural foundation, explores the nine Enneagram personalities, and shows us how we can have a more meaningful life and healthier relationships. At its best, the Enneagram doesn't merely describe who we are. It invites us to see the innate gifts and quirks we were created with--the person we were before trials and traumas began to shape us. Those, when redeemed, shape our character into who we're truly meant to be.

Vancil offers a compelling biblical case for the Enneagram by drawing from John 12:24, which describes how we, like seeds, develop a protective coat that keeps us safe as we grow up and encounter challenges and traumas. But for us to truly live a fruitful life, we must choose to remove that protective coat in order to grow. This is what sets her apart as both a seasoned Enneagram expert and a spiritual director: Vancil demonstrates how the Enneagram can be a vehicle for growth and transformation by laying out the realities of each Enneagram type, affirming the inherent good in each type, showcasing the unhealthy tendencies of each type's false self, and illuminating the undeniable hope in each number.

Combining rich biblical wisdom with Enneagram wisdom and real-life experiences, Self to Lose, Self to Find is updated and revised with new insights and stories, and is a compelling resource for anyone who longs for a happier, freer life.

Originally self-published, this book is now revised and updated to include specific suggestions on how to determine one's Enneagram type, explanation of our social stances, and elaboration on our Spiritual Center and how being drawn there leads to more freedom and transformation. Convergent will publish as a hardcover in September 2020.

The Enneagram (a system of nine interconnected personality types) has been used for over two thousand years to offer opportunities for personal development and provide a foundation for understanding others. Marilyn Vancil is a Certified Enneagram Professional through Enneagram Worldwide, a certified spiritual director, and a trained life coach through Coach Training Alliance. She has also completed coursework on the Enneagram at Loyola University and the Deep Coaching Institute. Marilyn facilitates workshops and retreats on the Enneagram, focusing on how it can be used to deepen one's life with God and improve relationships.