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

Thank you Michael Schuessler 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

53%

Evangelism

81%

Exhortation/Encouragement

84%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

87%

Prophecy

65%

Pastoring/Shepherding

65%

Serving

53%

Teaching

84%

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, Mercy Showing (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
God has been merciful (gracious) to me!

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love to study the Bible and Biblical truths and having the opportunity to share them.

#3 Gift, Teaching (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m mediocre at this but learning.

[H]eart

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

1. Read and study the Bible, Biblical truths, and the writings of men who are wiser than me in explaining Biblical truth.

2. Making my wife smile.

3. Helping and encouraging my children and grandchildren.

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

People who are upfront about their brokenness. Any age, any type.

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

Excite: good sermons. Concern: perceived lack of family/community in churches.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Drug abuse/recovery
Other – Men’s issues.

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Staff Minister

Other jobs I have experience in:

Building maintenance/construction; sales.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Sales/able to kindle trust in others.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Biblical teachings.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Trustworthiness.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	3 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 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. 2 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	3 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	1 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
27 Total	22 Total	35 Total	36 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

Baptized as an infant, but have experienced moments/periods of sanctified enlightenment since.

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

Staff Minister, Mt. Lebanon Ev. Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI. 6.5 years.

Other/various lay ministry involvement from about 1990 – present in Colorado and Wisconsin.

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

Having God-fearing parents. Getting married.

Finding AA.

Meeting a WELS pastor who helped me get on the right path spiritually.

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:

The process of recovery from substance abuse.

Having been a member of a reformed church.

Having a mental/emotional breakdown.

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. Be a part of a church ministry where people felt like family.

4. Write devotions of encouragement; especially for men.

5. Study/learn to be adept at interpersonal communications.