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

Thank you Josh Cole 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

53%

Exhortation/Encouragement

78%

Giving

25%

Mercy Showing

37%

Prophecy

37%

Pastoring/Shepherding

28%

Serving

43%

Teaching

56%

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, Administration (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I can remain composed in most situations and enjoy working with a team towards a goal.

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I understand that we all have flaws and make mistakes. We all, often, get discouraged when we do not immediately get the results we desire. Words of encouragement can be an effective way to keep others advancing toward their goals.

#3 Gift, Teaching (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have trained for many years in applying skills necessary to teach others. I have patience and mindfulness of how others learn and can work with that to teach to others.

[H]eart

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

1. Being a husband and father

2. Coaching football

3. Seeing a big picture goal come to fruition

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

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

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

Drug abuse/recovery
Parenting
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Teacher/Coach

Other jobs I have experience in:

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	1 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	4 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	3 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	3 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
38 Total	21 Total	36 Total	25 Total

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

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

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 went through First Steps at Eastside where I met with the small group paster on and off. He talked me through what it meant to be a Christian. I was saved shortly thereafter and baptized at a surprise baptism at Eastside.

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

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

Marrying Ashley

Being in the coaching family. Growing up with coaching and learning to love it with my Dad.

Being from Harlan County

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:

Working at Madison Central and how it was handled when I was pink slipped.

Losing my Dad, Mamaw, and Granny suddenly.

The challenges I’m currently facing at LCHS.

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. Community Improvement Programs

4. Coach football, work with children in helping them become leaders in Christ and in school

5. Open a no-kill animal shelter