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

Thank you Evan Schmidt 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

43%

Evangelism

62%

Exhortation/Encouragement

56%

Giving

65%

Mercy Showing

59%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

68%

Serving

50%

Teaching

87%

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 (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Because I like to talk to people and help them out with a problem that they may have and help show them a way to fix that problem

#2 Gift, Pastoring/Shepherding (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Because I grew up in a pastors kid and pastoring/shepherding is part of who I am and I also love to come around people to help and support them in whatever they may be going through in life.

#3 Gift, Giving (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Because I have a passion for people and I have a passion for giving my time, and resources to help the kingdom of God expand

[H]eart

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

1. Spend quality time with my family and close friends just having fun

2. Spending time with God and getting to know Him and His plan for my life.

3. Going to social events and getting to meet new people and grow new relationships with them.

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

I love to work with young people from age 15-30, But almost enjoy working more with the older generation from age 50-the grave

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

ministries that excite me most are when youth ministries are growing and doing well, and any ministry that is thriving and doing well

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Alcoholism
Spiritual laziness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I work as a grounds keeper at a campground

Other jobs I have experience in:

I was self employed working as a handy man helping older people with odds and ends

Special talents/skills that I have:

I am very reliable, and loyal

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

my ability to help and encourage people in their tough circumstances.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

Routine

1. 2 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	2 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	4 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	1 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
29 Total	23 Total	44 Total	30 Total

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

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

my parents were pastors but I never totally gave my life to Christ till I was at a kids camp one summer when I was about 10 years old and I gave my life to Christ at a alter call

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

I have served at our local youth group and was a student leader with the highschool group. Beyond boarders youth group, Hungry Horse, MT, from 2012-2016

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

personal comments that people have said to me encouraging me to follow the call that God has on my life

experiences that I have experienced at camp where God spoke to me about what he wanted me to do with my life.

experiences that I had where my parents spoke into my life

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:

When I have struggled with pornography and had to get help , But I know have a passion, and a compassion for people struggling with the same thing.

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. to go on over seas missions trips

4. I would want to be a church planter

5. be a full time missionary