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

Thank you Dan Niemann 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):

56%

87%

84%

68%

71%

78%

78%

56%

96%

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

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I prefer an academic approach to scripture that emphasizes historical context and Greek/Hebrew studies. I have studied Roman history and the ancient Mesopotamian communities. Couple that with an intricate knowledge of microbiology (from my current profession) and my time in the military, and I can often find an interesting story or anecdote to illustrate biblical lessons and draw in listeners.

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
When the occasion arises to share my faith with unbelievers, I always endeavor to come off as knowledgeable without being judgemental and walk them through (what I consider to be) a compelling justification for my belief. Seldom am I confronted with scientific, philosophical, or theological arguments that I am unfamiliar with, so
I can usually offer a well thought out response to any objections. Obviously I can’t always convince everyone, but I rarely leave without some measure of respect for the thought that I have put into my opinions.

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
As a parent, a little league coach, and someone who has made my share of mistakes, I understand the value of encouragement.

[H]eart

1. Read

2. Spend time with my children

3. Work

Ages don’t matter to me, I love working with inquisitive people, of any age, who can push me and whom I can push.

Forums where open discussion is encouraged interest me the most and I feel the most comfortable in them (though, I do think community outreach programs are probably more important.)

Poverty/hunger
Educational
At-risk children

[A]bilities

I am a licensed laboratory operator at the wastewater treatment Plant in Palm Coast.

I was in the Air Force for 5 years , I worked as a Systems Administrator, I was the Store Manager at Blockbuster, I was a delivery truck driver, and before getting my current job at the City of Palm Coast, I worked for the City of Edgewater as a Mainenace Technician for wastewater delivery equipment.

I have a Class B CDL and a working knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, history, water purification, management and theology. I also know some kione Greek, have some electrical experience, and can play some guitar.

N/A

My ability to explain complex ideas.

[P]ersonality

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

Project Driven

Leader

Solo

50-50 Routine/Variety

Your Primary was ‘The Beaver’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Lion’, 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

Lion- This personality likes to lead. The lion is good at making decisions and is very goal-oriented. They enjoy challenges, difficult assignments, and opportunity for advancement. Because lions are thinking of the goal, they can step on people to reach it. Lions can be very aggressive and competitive. Lions must learn not to be too bossy or to take charge in other’s affairs.

Strength: Goal-oriented, strong, direct
Weakness: Argumentative, too dictatorial
Limitation: Doesn’t understand that directness can hurt others, hard time expressing grace

[E]xperience

I was raised in the church. Robbie was my youth pastor as a teen. I went through phases of cynicism and non-belief, but God brought me back to the fold through my studies.

Played in the band at New Testament Christian church in Tucson, AZ

I volunteer for Stand and Salty Kids at Salty Church in Ormond

Military

Marrying my wife

The birth of my children

Military

Doubt

Financial uncertainty

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. Help bring modern wastewater treatment methods to 3rd world countries

4. Learn Greek fluently

5. My father would be saved