Axiological Intervention with Christian Leaders

Two Case Studies

Abstract

This article was written to provide a contrast between the Hartman Value Profile and the Christian Value Profile. The contrast is derived using valid case studies of two individuals that I have worked with as their coach for the last several years. The Hartman Value Profile is a highly effective assessment tool with regard to Applied Axiology. However, it is extremely global in its application, whereas the Christian Value Profile is very specific in providing clarity and emotional bias in spiritual applications as they pertain to Christian world views. It unequivocally provides us with spiritual and biblical references with which to identify an individual's strengths and potential blind spots related to spiritual relationships, roles, and structures. The intervention process that I have been able to use specifically with clergy as a result of the Christian Value Profile has exponentially taken my clients to a much higher level of clarity and understanding. This new clarity along with the valences that have been identified as a result of the Christian Value Profile have allowed me to create an effective holistic approach to the coaching relationship that provides greater effectiveness in the area of relationships, physical well being and overall quality of life and ministry among church clergy and Christian leadership.