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

Thank you Bishop Richard Heines 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

71%

Evangelism

96%

Exhortation/Encouragement

84%

Giving

87%

Mercy Showing

75%

Prophecy

81%

Pastoring/Shepherding

81%

Serving

87%

Teaching

90%

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 (96%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m surprised! I’ve considered myself more a pastor-teacher. my roles at the church have been changing and I know gifts alternate with seasons

#2 Gift, Teaching (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy and feel fulfilled when I prepare and execute lessons

#3 Gift, Giving (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
We give disproportionately

[H]eart

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

1. Meditate on God’s Word

2. connect people

3. share the Great Message

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

gen Z and millennials

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

graphic design and technical illustration to accentuate the Message

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

Educational
At-risk children
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Teach / aid at-risk youth

Other jobs I have experience in:

business management, youth ministry

Special talents/skills that I have:

jack of all trades, master of none

I have taught a class or seminar on:

many Biblical topics

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

empathy for young people, particularly for those at-risk and those with disabilities

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	3 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 3 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	4 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	3 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	4 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
36 Total	39 Total	43 Total	45 Total

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

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

I received Christ at 11 years old, slid back, came again at 21, slid back, came for good at 31

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

Christian Center Church, South Bend, IN – elder, usher captain and security usher for Dr. Lester Sumrall – assistant youth pastor (volunteer)

My Father’s House church plant, Fort Wayne, IN – bi-vocational youth pastor
New Life Christian Ministries, Clear Spring, MD – youth pastor

St Peter’s ULCA, Clear Spring, MD – adjunct youth pastor
Gateway Church, Williamsport, MD – middle school youth pastor,
Gateway Christian Accademy – High School teacher
Gateway Church, Williamsport, MD – youth director
Gateway Church, Williamsport, MD – executive pastor, social media & graphic design, ‘whatever needs done’

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

deliverance from drugs and alcohol

being a husband and a father

ordained bishop Church of God

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:

addiction to drugs and alcohol

sharing life with teenagers for 27 years, as a youth pastor

effects of ministry injustice for me and my family

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. I would create a training center for youth pastors and youth, with a focus on world missions, service projects, and social media and graphic design and broadcasting

4. I would re-build and expand Cedar Ridge Children’s Home and School with a focus on employing the very best professionals

5. I would develop/ produce a youth/young adult television ministry after the format of ‘Fire by Nite’ (early 90’s)