S.H.A.P.E. Assessment Results

Thank you David Henry for taking the SHAPE Assessment. We encourage you to meet with a Church Leader that you respect, to go over your results, so that they can help you discover a place to serve in the church and/or community, and also to help you fine-tune your 5 Main Focuses/Priorities listed at the bottom of this email under the ‘Wrapping it up’ section. May God Bless You!

[S]piritual Gifts

Here is how your spiritual gifts scored (in alphabetical order):

Administration

59%

Evangelism

84%

Exhortation/Encouragement

65%

Giving

59%

Mercy Showing

56%

Prophecy

62%

Pastoring/Shepherding

50%

Serving

84%

Teaching

84%

To see descriptions on the Spiritual Gifts and how you can use them to further Christ’s Kingdom on earth, visit this link.

#1 Gift, Evangelism (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m not sure of this one. I freely share my story, with the hope they will see the value of Christ.

#2 Gift, Serving (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Serving has always been a comfortable place for me. Whether it was media, maintenance or food.

#3 Gift, Teaching (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love to do research on a subject and relate it to others.

[H]eart

Three things I love to do that bring joy and fulfillment in my life:

1. Engage with family. Especially my grandchildren.

2. Reading. I usually have a couple books going. (A Christian and a Sci-Fi)

3. Date night with my wife is a priority and keeps us connected.

Who I love to work with most, and the age or type of people:

Young people. Middles School to College.

Church issues, ministries, or possible needs that excite or concern me the most:

I want to find a way to do more mentorship, but it’s hard to find the time with my work schedule.

*Mark the Top 3 from the list, that Trigger a Passion in You

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Spiritual laziness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Hospital Security Officer

Other jobs I have experience in:

Media, Food Service, Clerical

Special talents/skills that I have:

Computer operations. Handy man.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Celebrate Recovery Lessons.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My ability to be non-judgmental. I try to be the Christian that people are willing to open up to without condemnation.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 3 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	4 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 1 Determined	2 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	1 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
28 Total	21 Total	38 Total	33 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Retriever’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Beaver’, and here are the descriptions of your Personalities, and how they can be used for God

Golden Retriever- Good at making friends. Very loyal. Retriever personalities do not like big changes. They look for security. Can be very sensitive. Very caring. Has deep relationships, but usually only a couple of close friends. Wants to be loved by everyone. Looks for appreciation. Works best in a limited situation with a steady work pattern.

Strength: Accommodating, calm, affirming
Weakness: Indecisive, indifferent, unable to express emotional, too soft on other people
Limitation: Seeing the need to be more assertive, holding others accountable

Beaver- Organized. Beavers think that there is a right way to do everything and they want to do it exactly that way. Beaver personalities are very creative. They desire to solve everything. Desire to take their time and do it right. Beavers do not like sudden changes. They need reassurance.

Strength: High standards, order, respect
Weakness: Unrealistic expectations of self & others, too perfect.
Limitation: Seeing the optimistic side of things, expressing flexibility

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

At a youth camp when I was about 15.

Ministry Experience (Where I have served in the past, if applicable, including ChurchName, City/State, Position, Years Involved):

Northside Community Church. Media leader and New Beginnings Pastor.

Living waters Church plant McMinnville Oregon. Assistant Pastor.

Newberg Celebrate Recovery. Ministry Leader.

List 3 Positive experiences from the past that made a big impact on who you are today:

My experience with Celebrate Recovery. I have over 11 years in recovery for porn addiction.

Living Water Church plant. It was a great learning experience with preaching and doing ministry.

My work with youth for over 20 years. I had to give it up due to work conflict.

List 3 Negative Experiences from your past that have helped to Shape me, but also have given you great compassion for others going through similar circumstances:

Past sexual abuse and my ability to share and relate to others.

My porn addiction. I’ve been able to share my story of recovery with a wide variety of groups.

Hidden shame. I’m a safe person for others to share with.

Wrapping It Up

The Challenge: Based upon your S.H.A.P.E. Assessment above (the way God wired you), If you knew you couldn’t fail … and ‘lack of money, or time’ was not an obstacle… list your Top 3 Things you would ‘Focus’ your Life on, next to #1 Loving God & #2 Loving Your Neighbor (these would be your ‘3 God-Sized Dreams’ for your life)?

1. My Relationship with GOD

2. My Relationship with Others

Putting Your Spouse First
Your Kids Second
Everyone Else After those

3. Have an active role as a pastor in a church

4. I would love to lead short term missions trips

5. Lead seminars on marriage and family.