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

Thank you Stephen Lowenberg 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

50%

Evangelism

43%

Exhortation/Encouragement

78%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

34%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

56%

Serving

43%

Teaching

75%

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, Exhortation/Encouragement (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have gone through difficult times and have worked with students who have gone through them as well. I want to help and add strength to them.

#2 Gift, Teaching (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have taught and discipled much in my life. I love explaining and applying the Bible in everyday life.

#3 Gift, Giving (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
God has given and blessed me so that I can help grow the kingdom and help others in need.

[H]eart

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

1. Helping others to be successful

2. Teaching

3. Enjoying Life with others

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

Young adults who are married and have children.

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

The need for small groups that grow closely spiritually and physically.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Other – Mental Illness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired teacher

Other jobs I have experience in:

tutoring at William Penn, working at the Hospice house and the church office.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Relate to other people and their problems.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

marriage, parenting, men’s issues, and Bible studies.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Encouraging and teaching

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	4 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	2 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	3 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	1 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
26 Total	27 Total	40 Total	29 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Retriever’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Beaver’, 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

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

I became a Christian when I was 18 after watching a Billy Graham crusade on TV.

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

I have been a Sunday School teacher for many years, Church board member, Men’s Ministry director, choir, Athletic director, Sunday School Superintendent and board member, Small group leader, Food distribution Director at Oskaloosa Nazarene.

District Men’s Ministry Director

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

Sunday School teacher

Young Adult and Men’s small group

Promise Keepers

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:

Going through depression and anxiety disorder

Losing a job which I loved.

Dealing with pornography

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. Organize small group ministry

4. NAMI meetings at the church

5. Start a local/worldwide food distribution ministry