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

Thank you Pastor Mark A Gayden 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

90%

Evangelism

93%

Exhortation/Encouragement

87%

Giving

59%

Mercy Showing

87%

Prophecy

93%

Pastoring/Shepherding

87%

Serving

56%

Teaching

100%

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 (100%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Preaching and teaching is my passion.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Sharing the Good News of salvation is the duty of all Christians and I take that task seriously.

#3 Gift, Prophecy (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love to encourage people and I feel a duty warn people through GOD’s Word.

[H]eart

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

1. Preach the Gospel

2. Teach the Word of GOD

3. Fellowship with the Saints of GOD

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

Adults of all age ranges

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

The work of Evangelism. This task is the most important and most ignored in our churches.

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

Spiritual laziness
Educational
Other – Willful Disobedience to GOD’s Word without repentance

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Pastor

Other jobs I have experience in:

College Instructor

Special talents/skills that I have:

Teaching

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Evangelism Explosion

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

A heart and love for the people of GOD.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Leader

1. 4 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	1 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	2 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	2 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	4 Very Verbal	2 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 1 Determined	4 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
27 Total	25 Total	32 Total	37 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

I came to Christ while serving in the US Army. I was on a rifle range and was almost shot with an automatic weapon. I was blessed only by the protection of GOD. I walked away unhurt and almost unaware of the danger I was in. I was told later that if the angels had not been watching over me I would have surely died. I want home that day and repented on my sins, accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior and gave my life to Jesus.

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

Marlborough Heights MB Church
Killeen, TX (2 Years)

Oak Grove MB Church
Memphis, TN (6 Years)

Greater New Zion MB Church
Los Angeles, CA (7 Years)

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

Accepted the call to Preach

Moved to Los Angeles and got married

Called to serve as Pastor for two churches in the LA area

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:

Went through a divorce

Lost my job in the military

Lost my job as a college instructor when the school went out of business

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. Getting the church where I serve as pastor to become great soul winners for Christ

4. Train other pastors and ministers to be good ministers for Jesus Christ

5. Most Importantly, giving my wife and family the love they deserve