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

Thank you Jared Mellema 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

71%

Exhortation/Encouragement

59%

Giving

25%

Mercy Showing

28%

Prophecy

87%

Pastoring/Shepherding

81%

Serving

28%

Teaching

90%

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 (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy teaching and do it on a regular basis. In front of the right audience I’m very comfortable and feel at home in a teaching environment.

#2 Gift, Prophecy (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have the ability to see the future (JK). I think there are times when I can see where the trends of the world are in tension with the teachings of scripture. That may come out in prophetic ways.

#3 Gift, Pastoring/Shepherding (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
This is something I do everyday. All ministry fails if it isn’t done within the context of shepherding.

[H]eart

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

1. Help people establish life giving relationships.

2. See others enter into service roles within the church.

3. See life transformation through faithfulness.

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

Students, specifically 6th-8th grade.

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

I tend to lean away from conflict when possible, which can be difficult at times. The unforgiving or even divisive nature of people within the church can spike anxieties.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Pastor

Other jobs I have experience in:

Marketing, customer service.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Passion for outdoors sports. When that meets ministry, I come alive.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Old Testament, New Testament, Spiritual Gifts, Gospel living etc.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Reliability, faithfulness (I’m in it for the long-run)

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 3 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	4 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	1 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	4 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	4 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 1 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
21 Total	35 Total	37 Total	27 Total

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

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

Otter- Otters are very social creature. Otter personalities love people. They enjoys being popular and influencing and motivating others. Otter can sometimes be hurt when people do not like them. Otter personalities usually have lots of friends, but not deep relationships. They love to goof-off. (They are notorious for messy rooms.) Otters like to hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs are not often done well.) The otter personality is like Tigger in Winnie The Pooh.

Strength: People person, open, positive
Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

Belief in Jesus was demonstrated through faithful parents and grandparents, as well as the influences of faithful churches. My faith journey has been variable but largely consistent.

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

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church – Staff Member, Intern, Ministry Partner

Rehoboth Baptist Church – Part-Time Staff Member (worship leader)

Kirksville K-Life – Intern

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

Discipleship and investment from many men such as Brad Daniel, Jay Minnick, Ben Salmon, Kevin Harrison, Charles Small, etc.

Regular service in ministry roles has aligned my heart with the purpose and calling of the local church.

Life giving relationships have instilled in my a need for biblical community and close friendships.

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:

People of the church have abused my reliability, leaving me burnt out.

Church members have said hurtful things that have left me with scars and anxiety.

I consistently see people refuse to engage in service of the oppressed, which makes discipleship very difficult.

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. Personal development (always learning)

4. Developing platforms of influence

5. Life giving hobbies