It’s a tool that can be adopted and adapted to a variety of theologies and contexts. I understand that some fans of the Enneagram will say, “But that’s not what I believe!” Or, “That’s not how I use it!” I get that. I’ve chosen this book for several reasons: it was the first one (so far as I know) to come out with an evangelical publisher, it has been successful enough to spawn a soon-to-be-released sequel, and its authors are popular experts on all things Enneagram. I’m going to look at The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. I want to get at the question in a simple, straightforward-and admittedly limited-way. So what should we make of this new (or ancient?) personality wheel with a strange name? On a personal note, I have good friends who swear by the Enneagram as the means by which God showed them their blindspots and helped them overcome weaknesses in their personality. Beyond books, the Enneagram (pronounced any-a-gram) continues to receive a warm reception on a number of blogs and evangelical media outlets with articles like: “ What All Christians Need to Know About the Enneagram” and “ The Never Ending Quest to Know Ourselves.” In particular, Christianity Today has been a frequent advocate of the Enneagram, touting what the Enneagram has to offer Christians, how evangelicals can use it, and, just recently, how it can be a tool for pastors.

The road back to you suzanne stabile