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

Thank you David Houston 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

50%

Evangelism

90%

Exhortation/Encouragement

78%

Giving

56%

Mercy Showing

59%

Prophecy

90%

Pastoring/Shepherding

78%

Serving

31%

Teaching

96%

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, Teaching (96%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love studying the Bible, theology, philosopher, apologetics, etc. and sharing what I’ve learned with others.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
When I see opportunities to share my faith I take them. And when I share my faith, it normally receives a positive response.

#3 Gift, Prophecy (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I see the importance of taking a stand on key issues and do not hesitate in trying to persuade people to join me.

[H]eart

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

1. Spending time with my family

2. Studying the Bible, theology, philosophy, apologetics, etc.

3. Talking to people about God, theology, etc.

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

I like talking with people who are interested in the “big questions”: Does God exist?, Why are we here?, How should I live my life?, Who is Jesus? etc.

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

Preaching and teaching, theological training, apologetics, sexual ethics

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

Marriage/family issues
Spiritual laziness
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am residential support counselor who supports people with developmental disabilities in a group home setting.

Other jobs I have experience in:

Barista?

Special talents/skills that I have:

Public speaking, writing, teaching, connecting with strangers, facilitating groups, basketball

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Apologetics, various books of the Bible, evangelism

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My ability to explain complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

High Risk

Challenger

People Driven

Leader

Team

Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	4 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	1 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	4 Very Verbal	2 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	4 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 1 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
23 Total	34 Total	33 Total	29 Total

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

Otter- Otters are very social creature. Otter personalities love people. They enjoys being popular and influencing and motivating others. Otter can sometimes be hurt when people do not like them. Otter personalities usually have lots of friends, but not deep relationships. They love to goof-off. (They are notorious for messy rooms.) Otters like to hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs are not often done well.) The otter personality is like Tigger in Winnie The Pooh.

Strength: People person, open, positive
Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline

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 grew up in a Christian home but did not make a decision to follow Jesus for myself until I heard Billy Graham preach when he came to Ottawa.

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

Pastoral Intern at the Ottawa Reformed Presbyterian Church, 4 yrs

Chapel Ridge Free Methodist Church, Lay Minister from Summer 2018 to the Present

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

Discovering philosophy and theology

Getting married and having kids

Working in developmental services

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:

Becoming a Calvinist and causing problems at the FM church I was a part of

Going through a church split at the Ottawa Reformed Presbyterian Church and helping the pastor through a crisis

Going through serious doubts and struggling with depression as a result

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. Write a book(s) on the insights that have helped me the most on my theological/spiritual journey

4. Teach pastors and lay leaders how to think Christianly

5. Plant a successful, vibrant, God-honouring church