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

Thank you Shawn Yost 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

75%

Evangelism

78%

Exhortation/Encouragement

84%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

56%

Prophecy

75%

Pastoring/Shepherding

84%

Serving

56%

Teaching

84%

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 (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I do this naturally with people even in “small” conversations throughout the day.

#2 Gift, Pastoring/Shepherding (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a heart to see people grow in their faith and am committed to help them.

#3 Gift, Teaching (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I do a lot of this with my job and most people give me positive feedback about what they learn.

[H]eart

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

1. Help people grow in their faith.

2. Raising a family with my wife.

3. Learn from other leaders.
(Play basketball – if there would have been a 4th line.)

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

I like working with a variety of people of different ages: (examples- parents, college students, people my own age, leaders, people hungry to grow in their faith, nonbelievers who are searching, etc..)

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

I would like to be a part of developing leaders in our church. To see a leadership development program started for various areas of ministry.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Policy/politics
Divorce
Other – God’s Design/Truth as it brings clarity for gender identity/homosexuality related issues

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Pastor of Marriage and Family and Men’s Ministry

Other jobs I have experience in:

Driving delivery trucks; warehouse; mowing; tree care

Special talents/skills that I have:

Playing basketball

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Many topics

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

A pastor’s heart

[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. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	3 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	4 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	4 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
27 Total	30 Total	35 Total	26 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

My mom shared the Gospel with me when I was about 5 years old and I asked Jesus to come into my life and be my Savior. I began to grow in my faith through what my parents taught me at home and what I experienced at First Friends Church. I eventually went to Malone College and God began to work on my heart. As I studied the role of the Holy Spirit in my life I felt a call to ministry. I sensed that Jesus was asking me to make Him Lord of my life and serve Him. After graduating from Malone, I went into full time ministry at First Friends Church. Through the years God has continued to draw me in to a deeper relationship with Him as He guides my life.

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

First Friends Church (Canton, OH)
– Youth/Sports Intern (1994-96)
– High School Youth Pastor (1996-2005)
– Marriage, Family, and Men’s Pastor (2013-Present)

New Life Church (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
– Children’s Pastor (2010-2012)

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

Growing in my understanding of the Holy Spirit’s working in my life and sensing a call to ministry.

Marrying my wife Mary. It has been such a blessing to grow with her as we share life together.

Moving to Colorado. God revealed Himself to us in many new ways and took us on an adventure.

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:

Playing basketball at Malone and sitting the bench. God used it to build character and learn to honor Him in difficult situations.

Being let go from my ministry role in Colorado. It helped me grow as a leader and be willing to stand for what you believe is right even when it is difficult.

Seeing my brother go to jail. It gave me a heart for families going through difficult relational dynamics.

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. To help our church grow into the full potential that God has for us. Also, to help our church live out the calling He has placed on us.

4. Develop a “school of ministry” within the local church setting to develop current/future leaders. Also network with other church leaders in the area to make a positive impact for Christ in our area.

5. I would love to be a part of the “big event” (a movement of God that has a nation and international impact). I am not sure what this looks like, but God has put the stirring on my heart for a long time.