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

Thank you Matt Ray 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:

87%

59%

65%

62%

43%

71%

78%

62%

93%

To see descriptions on the Spiritual Gifts and how you can use them to further Christ’s Kingdom on earth, visit this link.

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
This is one of the great passions God has given me; it is one in which I enjoy doing and have received affirmation from others

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am a task oriented person who likes to plan and organize

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
As I draw closer to Christ, I have an increasing love and compassion for His Church; nurturing them and caring for them.

[H]eart

1. Study the Bible

2. Talk to others about the Bible & God

3. Spend time with others

I love to work with people who have already made a commitment to Christ and help them grow spiritually; mostly young adults to senior adults

Leadership issues; discipleship ministries, and Bible teaching

Spiritual laziness
Educational
Other – Government

[A]bilities

Law enforcement

n/a

public speaking

Bible

Faithfulness and Loyalty

[P]ersonality

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

Project Driven

Leader

Routine

Your Primary was ‘The Lion’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Beaver’, 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

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

I was raised in a Christian home in Albuquerque, NM and went to church every week where I first learned about all the stories in the Bible. Most of my family were leaders in the church so I had an inside view of ministry. From the outside looking in, life growing up appeared pretty normal. But I lived in a neighborhood where I saw the affects that gangs, drugs, and violence had on those closest to me.

Realizing I did not want to follow that same path, I made a personal commitment to follow Jesus at the age of 14. God soon sent others to help me learn what it meant to be a disciple of Jesus. These mentors helped enhance my understanding of the Bible, the mission of the Church, and my role in the Body of Christ.

Since that time, I have been devoted to studying, following, and teaching the Bible. Like all disciples of Jesus, I continue to learn and grow as a student of the Word. Over the years, I have taught Sunday School, led youth/college ministries, and served in various leadership roles in the church. I had the privilege taking a detour from the hectic lifestyle of Washington, D.C. and lived in Israel for nearly two years. This was an amazing experience that enriched my understanding of the historical, cultural, and archeological context of the Bible. Inspired by this experience, I enrolled in the Berean School of the Bible where I am studying Bible and Doctrine.

Youth Leader, Calvary Temple, Albuquerque, NM (2001-2008)
Sunday School Teacher, Calvary Temple, Albuquerque, NM (2002-2008)
Youth Leader, Englewood Assembly of God, Englewood, NJ (2009-2011)
Hospitality Team, Capital Life Church, Arlington, VA (2011-2013)
Usher Team, Capital Life Church, Arlington, VA (2012-2014)
Young Adults Leader, Capital Life Church, Arlington, VA (2016-2017)
Small Group Leader, Capital Life Church, Arlington, VA (2018)

Growing up in a Christian home and attending Sunday School classes greatly increased my knowledge and interest in the Word of God.

Having a great family, including God-fearing men and women in my life to mentor me and guide me through tough decisions.

Always being connected to a local church body where I could grow together with peers and cultivate Christ-centered relationships with others.

My brother was addicted to drugs and spent many years in and out of the house, on and off the streets, and in and out of jail. Seeing his life changed by the power Jesus Christ has given me the faith to pray for others who struggle with addictions, particularly their families.

My parents divorced when I was in college. It was a very difficult time in my life. I struggled with bitterness, resentment, and anger for many years. But God saw me through that dark season and cultivated his love and compassion in me. I know what it is like to have a family broken apart and can relate to others who are going through or have gone through a similar experience.

Since high school, I dreamed of going to law school and becoming a lawyer. I spent many years in undergraduate school preparing for that dream. The only problem was, I did not pray about it much. When the time came to apply, I was not accepted. My hopes were dashed and I was confused about what to do since that was the only profession I had ever really considered. I turned to the Lord for direction. He gave me an overwhelming peace and opened the doors for other opportunities. I learned to put Christ first in all things and that He will take care of the rest. This experience has helped me guide and mentor other younger adults through important life decisions.

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. I would go to school/seminary to study Hebrew, Greek, and the Bible

4. I would establish a teaching ministry that trains and equips others to study the Bible, live the Bible and teach the Bible

5. I would have a home large enough to accommodate large groups of people for ministry work