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

Thank you David Takle 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

25%

Evangelism

56%

Exhortation/Encouragement

50%

Giving

46%

Mercy Showing

28%

Prophecy

75%

Pastoring/Shepherding

46%

Serving

21%

Teaching

93%

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 (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
God has given me a mind for thinking theologically and connecting ideas with their implications.

#2 Gift, Prophecy (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I don’t normally use this term to describe my ministry, unless by prophecy you mean proclaiming truth.

#3 Gift, Evangelism (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
My passion is actually more toward discipling, not evangelism

[H]eart

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

1. Clearing away misconceptions that derail people’s spiritual journey.

2. Watching people catch the vision for transformation.

3. Pushing back darkness and deception

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

Middle aged who have been in church for a long time and need help moving forward.

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

Lack of spiritual formation in the evangelical world.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Marriage/family issues
Other – spiritual formation

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

author

Other jobs I have experience in:

computer software engineer

Special talents/skills that I have:

writing

I have taught a class or seminar on:

spiritual formation

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My connection to God

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	4 Very Verbal	2 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
29 Total	17 Total	32 Total	42 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

Led to the Lord by my Mother at the age of 6.

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

Gate City Vineyard, Greensboro NC. Leading small groups and preaching. 6 years.

Monrovia Vineyard CA. 10 years. Occasional Teaching.

various para-church ministries. 18 years. Teaching.

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

Reading Divine Conspiracy.

Healing experiences with Theophostic prayer ministry.

Personal devotions.

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:

Legalistic church environment.

Relationally and Emotionally dysfunctional family.

Divorce

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 books on spiritual formation

4. lead seminars on spiritual formation

5. give generously to helpful causes