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

Thank you Steve Norem 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

75%

Evangelism

81%

Exhortation/Encouragement

81%

Giving

90%

Mercy Showing

46%

Prophecy

84%

Pastoring/Shepherding

71%

Serving

50%

Teaching

87%

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 (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Because it’s all God’s anyway.

#2 Gift, Teaching (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Others keep telling me this is my gift.

#3 Gift, Prophecy (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I believe God does teach me things from His Word.

[H]eart

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

1. Minister to my nears ones, esp. my wife.

2. Teaching folks who desire to learn.

3. Storing up treasure in Heaven.

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

My wife number one. Folks who desire change drives me more than age. But most often the very young don’t know enough to desire change.

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

Staying in God’s Word. I have witnessed church leaders with “their agenda.” I believe strongly the agenda is God’s Word. We should not use God’s Word to accomplish our agenda.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Abuse/violence

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Public Safety Specialist

Other jobs I have experience in:

District Manager, CEO of YMCA, Rehabilitation Director

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have taught a class or seminar on:

God’s Word, Assault Prevention, Defensive Tactics

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Peace Maker

1. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 4 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
35 Total	21 Total	36 Total	28 Total

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

Having reached my worldly goals, I thought I had it all. Was working with some Christians and we talked about the Bible. I was sure they were wrong on some points, so got out my old Bible and started reading. The Word spoke to me, I gave my life to Him.

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

Ottumwa Community Church, Ottumwa Iowa. Bible study leader, Assault Prevention classes. Church Leadership Team. 8 years.

Grace Community Fellowship, Missouri Valley Iowa. Men’s Bible Study leader. Assault Prevention classes. 4 years.

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

Finding my wife.

Children’s positive feedback.

Student and Employee feedback

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:

Disappointed by employers and leaders.

Counseling abused folks.

Missed opportunities.

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. Bringing our whole family to Christ.

4. Employ and provide sanctuary for others.

5. Teach others about the difference between the Word and the world outlook.