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

Thank you Paul Sherman 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

28%

Evangelism

43%

Exhortation/Encouragement

56%

Giving

93%

Mercy Showing

43%

Prophecy

43%

Pastoring/Shepherding

21%

Serving

81%

Teaching

68%

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, Giving (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel truly called to bless others with the blessings God has given. I work hard to reflect God’s power in my life.

#2 Gift, Serving (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Those who are last will be first. Putting others before myself is a big challenge and I aim to please others to a fault!

#3 Gift, Teaching (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am continually wanting to learn, so that I can explain the reason toy faith if ever asked. There is truth in this world, and it is found in God’s Word and the records when the Word became flesh

[H]eart

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

1. Train young children

2. Apologetics and discussion

3. Nature and worship

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

Children 3-10

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

Children’s ministry

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

Parenting
Financial stewardship
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

IT Consultant

Other jobs I have experience in:

Day care and service industry

Special talents/skills that I have:

N/A

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Children’s ministry

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

N/A

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

Routine

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	3 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	2 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	4 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
25 Total	21 Total	35 Total	38 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

Reading Case for Christ with my girlfriend, and through a spiritual experience accepted Jesus into my heart

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

Five Oaks, Woodbury MN children ministry volunteer

Lakepoint, Muskegon WI children ministry

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

Worship music at Lutheran Church in MN

Bus ride in DC

Baptism

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:

Previous relationship with girls

Mother and Father spending habits and debit

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. Solely focused on small business with spiritual influence in community