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

Thank you Erik Freiburger 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:

Administration

78%

Evangelism

71%

Exhortation/Encouragement

84%

Giving

75%

Mercy Showing

84%

Prophecy

93%

Pastoring/Shepherding

81%

Serving

50%

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 embrace learning and discipling environments well.

#2 Gift, Prophecy (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel keenly aware of God’s presence and voice through current spaces, expressions, & events.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I desire a holistic discipling lifestyle for both myself and other as it inspires greater joy.

[H]eart

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

1. Imagination ~ Listening/Learning/Living

2. Incarnation ~ Reconciling/Renewing/Resurrecting

3. Inspiring ~ Investing/Involving/Inviting

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

Creative “Outside Of The Box” Types; None Institutional Mindsets; Free Thinkers; Passionate People

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

Discipling; Tribal Development (Small Groups or House Churches); Leadership Development; Teaching/Coaching; Community/Neighbourhood Involvement; Social Justice Pursuits

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

Homelessness
Spiritual laziness
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Creator & Developer For theinceptionofwonder.com

Other jobs I have experience in:

Pastoral & House Church Leadership; Regional House Church Leadership

Special talents/skills that I have:

Creative Writing; Podcasting; Public Speaking

I have taught a class or seminar on:

House Church Development; Hospitality; Human Identity; Discipleship & Covenant Living; Leadership Development

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My Heart For God & His Kingdom

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

High Risk

Challenger

People Driven

Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	3 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	2 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
31 Total	28 Total	29 Total	32 Total

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

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

Grew up in the church but I never saw it beyond a social organization. Found spiritual challenge as I became more involved in martial arts. While practicing meditative prayer, I came to an experience of God’s presence. It radically transformed my life as I pursue him and my relationship to his Kingdom in all things today.

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

McKenzie Towne Church, Calgary, AB. ~ Small Group Leader, Preacher (2001-2007)

Oak Park Church Of Christ, Calgary, AB. ~ Small Group Pastor (Internship for my B.Th.) (2006-2007)

The Edge House Church Network, Calgary, AB ~ House Church Leader & Co-Regional Leader in Alberta (Calgary, St. Albert) (2012-2017)

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

Allen Conference (2007) ~ Spending a week with church leaders while learning from Alan Roxburgh & Alan Hirsch

Accumulated Growth & Experience With Expressions House Church & The Edge Network

My Time With Rochester College, Mark Love, & The Many Others During My Masters In Religious Education & Missional Leadership

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:

April 23rd, 1994 ~ The Day Of My Motor Vehicle Accident & Life As An Incomplete Quadriplegic.

Being Rejected By McKenzie Towne Church As An “Outside Identity” (2007)

Bonnie’s (My Wife) Neck Surgery & 3 Month Hospital Stay Following Complications (August 15th, 2014)

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. Develop The Inception Of Wonder As A Growing Movement

4. Find A Full Time Leadership Role In Kingdom & Church Development

5. Give All I Have To The Service Of Others