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

Thank you Matt 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

71%

Evangelism

62%

Exhortation/Encouragement

50%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

50%

Prophecy

53%

Pastoring/Shepherding

50%

Serving

53%

Teaching

81%

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 (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Enjoy studying scripture. Gaining proper context and sharing with others.

#2 Gift, Administration (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Leading others is something I wouldn’t say I had a passion or a gifting for when I was young. God has continued to put me in positions to lead as I’ve matured in my faith and vocation.

#3 Gift, Evangelism (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy sharing my beliefs with those who will listen

[H]eart

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

1. Time with family.

2. Seeing and supporting my wife succeed and her growing confidence in counseling others.

3. Serving the church.

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

Other younger couples. Kids.

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

Churches that feed and shepherd believers to bear fruit. Impact on marriages.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Financial stewardship

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Risk & Compliance Manager

Other jobs I have experience in:

Financial analysis, procurement, contract negotiation

Special talents/skills that I have:

Strategic thinking. Listening to Holy Spirit.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Risk management. Marriage.

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

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

50-50 People/Project Driven

Leader

Team

Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	3 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
37 Total	24 Total	27 Total	33 Total

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

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

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

Berean Baptist 16 years

Living Waters 12 years

Berean Baptist 3 years

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

Marriage to Megan

Birth of kids

Following Holy Spirit and visions from God

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:

Dad absence.

Divorce of parents.

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. Ministry with my wife