<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/49de0235-e8bc-4eca-bf20-2a9d6d267a02/038f03f9-7193-4d0b-9580-228f0894209e/IMAGE_2024-02-23_213613.jpg" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/49de0235-e8bc-4eca-bf20-2a9d6d267a02/038f03f9-7193-4d0b-9580-228f0894209e/IMAGE_2024-02-23_213613.jpg" width="40px" /> Parakaleho (enable) - Potentialist - the divine calling to scaffold and empower others to reach their full potential. Like Barnabas, the "Son of Encouragement" (Acts 4:36), the one who enables and encourages others to new levels in the performance of achievement and fulfillment. As a coach standing alongside others, they transform lives from ground zero to spiritual and personal maturity, reflecting Paul's words: "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
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The "parakalectic genius" embodies the spiritual gift of encouragement (Romans 12:8), enriching our understanding of human potential, resilience, and transformative growth within God's divine plan for human development. This mirrors the ministry of the Holy Spirit as the Paraclete (John 14:26), who comes alongside to comfort, counsel, and strengthen believers.
At its core, the parakalectic genius exemplifies Christ's model of discipleship, seeing and nurturing potential in others, particularly those overlooked by society - much like Jesus calling Zacchaeus down from the sycamore tree (Luke 19:1-10). This gift manifests in the ability to recognize God-given potential in others and foster their growth, as Paul did with Timothy (2 Timothy 1:6-7). Whether as a mentor helping individuals overcome obstacles, or a leader creating opportunities for growth, they fulfill the biblical mandate to "equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). Through their ministry of encouragement, they help others discover their spiritual gifts and calling, transforming lives as "iron sharpens iron" (Proverbs 27:17).
The premise is that everyone has something to give, that there is no such thing as a __________________ idea, that each voice has a right to be heard and to be taken seriously.
You have hundreds, possibly thousands of _______________ like ships in anchorage waiting to off-load precious cargo by turn and in sequence.
You have the uncanny ability to speak extempore. You think on your feet and new ideas pop up every time you open your _______________.
Let us explore the 7 divine archetypes and default characteristics that God has uniquely designed, as written in Psalm 139:13-14: "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." These archetypes reflect God's intentional design, just as Jeremiah 1:5 declares, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." Each archetype represents a distinct expression of God's craftsmanship, demonstrating what Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:10: "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? The Parakalectic genius embodies the spirit of encouragement that Paul speaks of in 1 Thessalonians 5:11: "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up." They are the ones who say "We can do this!" "What is bothering you?" "How can I help?" Like Barnabas, the "Son of Encouragement" (Acts 4:36), they serve as cheerleaders and trusted confidantes, standing alongside others in their journey.
Coaching (PARA-KA-LE-HO) builds trusting relationships through the wisdom reflected in Proverbs 20:5: "The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out." This involves carefully explaining your viewpoint while listening deeply to understand others, following James 1:19: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak." The hallmark of parakalyctic brilliance lies in their God-given ability to integrate situational wisdom into existing paradigms, addressing hopelessness in society much like Paul encouraged the Thessalonians: "And we urge you, brothers and sisters... encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone" (1 Thessalonians 5:14). They excel at tackling heart sickness in teams by managing false expectations and meaninglessness, pointing people to the hope found in Christ, as written in Colossians 1:27: "Christ in you, the hope of glory."
Just as God created diverse creatures, each with their unique characteristics (Genesis 1:25: "God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds"), the differences between archetypes reflect this divine diversity. Like the distinct natures of creatures - from fish to elephants to hummingbirds - each archetype carries unique traits that can be studied and appreciated, as Psalm 104:24 declares: "How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures."
Your principal genius, as affirmed in 1 Peter 4:10 ("Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others"), is your ability to build bridges through your winsome and persuasive manner. Like Barnabas in Acts 9:27, who bridged the gap between Paul and the apostles, you serve as a village therapist, guidance counselor, and performance coach. Through asking the right questions, you help others discover their purpose, reflecting Proverbs 20:5: "The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out."
In an unredeemed setting, however, the parakalyctic archetype may stray from biblical truth by embracing a universalist perspective that sees all paths as equal. This contrasts with Jesus's words in John 14:6: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." The challenge is to maintain encouraging support while standing firm in biblical truth.
Strengths often associated with the PAR, rooted in Scripture: