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

Thank you Steven Richardson 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

43%

Evangelism

68%

Exhortation/Encouragement

87%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

81%

Prophecy

84%

Pastoring/Shepherding

93%

Serving

21%

Teaching

96%

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 (96%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love to teach. I enjoy preparing and delivering lessons and sermons. I have been told by others that the way I put certain things when teaching a Bible passage has been helpful in bringing clarity, as well as convicting to them.

#2 Gift, Pastoring/Shepherding (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a strong desire to lead. I have always been willing to be outspoken, and I feel passionate about providing vision and direction for the Church. I also find myself wanting to help those in need, and have a desire to help those going in the wrong direction. I also find it fulfilling to play a role in the spiritual development of others.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a desire to push people to be the best they can be. In teaching, I hope to always give a word of encouragement for the downtrodden, weary Christian that there is hope.

[H]eart

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

1. Teaching

2. Spending time with people

3. Counseling with people

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

I believe I have a heart for the entire church, with a specific interest in disciplining and training adults ranging from young to old.

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

I love teaching, and have a passion for guarding the teaching of the Church. I am also excited about one on one discipleship, and desire to see myself and the Church thrive more in that area.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Marriage/family issues
Parenting

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Minster/Pastor

Other jobs I have experience in:

Retail, Shipping.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Singing.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I have taught small group Bible studies, Sunday School classes, and I have also preached often for the whole church.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Teaching

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

Leader

Variety

1. 3 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 4 Firm	1 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	1 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	4 Very Verbal	2 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	3 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
35 Total	23 Total	34 Total	28 Total

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

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 was raised in a Christian home. I realized at a young age that I was a sinner, that Christ died for me, to save me from my sins and that He was raised from the dead and is Lord of all. I repented and believed in Him.

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

Waddill St. Baptist Church in McKinney, Tx. I served as a Sunday school teacher, small group leader, volunteer music minister, and RA worker. I also served on multiple search committees and on the nominating committee.

I currently serve at Faith Baptist Church as Associate Pastor / Youth and Education.

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

My parents reading the Bible and praying with us as a family every night before bed.

Going on mission trips with the church I grew up in.

Being given the chance to serve as part-time youth pastor at my current church.

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:

Being dumped by my fiance in college.

My mom going through breast cancer.

Bad business meetings at church.

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. Pastor/Plant a Church

4. Wittness to those around me freequently

5. Disciple more people one on one