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

Thank you Todd Drenth 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

90%

Evangelism

87%

Exhortation/Encouragement

75%

Giving

78%

Mercy Showing

59%

Prophecy

75%

Pastoring/Shepherding

71%

Serving

84%

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’ve always been able to absorb knowledge, and communicate it well to others. “Teaching” has regularly come up in my journey.

#2 Gift, Administration (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have held numerous administrative roles, have a strong organizational management foundation, and seek to use those gifts.

#3 Gift, Evangelism (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have been called at times to share messages before groups, and also to share God’s message of hope on a personal level.

[H]eart

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

1. Organize and host gatherings for other peoples enjoyment.

2. Help provide clarity and direction for individuals and organizations for them to move forward.

3. Being active and outdoors.

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

I work often with those a generation or two older than me. People who I can learn from, but who also appreciate and can benefit from my input.

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

Continuing Christian adult education and spiritual guidance.
The broader church mission and role in the world.

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

Spiritual laziness
Educational
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Project management

Other jobs I have experience in:

Marketing. Communications. Supply chain management. Project management. Administration. Customer service.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Facilitator. Organizational management. Problem solving.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Entrepreneurship coaching.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Quiet strength

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

50-50 People/Project Driven

Leader

Routine

1. 3 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	2 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
30 Total	25 Total	30 Total	35 Total

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

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

I grew up in church. Beginning in 4th grade, I began to be more engaged and interested in study school. I committed my life to Christ at a youth group retreat at age 12.

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

Young Life Ministry, Hillsdale MI
Leader, 2003-2005

Calvary United Methodist Church, Arlington VA 2006-2011
Men’s Ministry, Young Adults Ministry, Church Council

Thornapple Covenant, Grand Rapids MI, 2015-present
Men’s Ministry

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

Graduating from Hillsdale College where I played football, was a Young Life leader, Sigma Chi (fraternity) leader, and student.

Going to Washington DC and working. Living on my own, getting connected with communities, and starting my career with a strong foundation in organizational management.

Growing up in a safe and fun family/neighborhood environment that encouraged and enabled me to learn, play, and pursue new experiences.

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:

Periods of unemployment/under-employment. Working at a company that flirted with bankruptcy and had to let go of a number of employees. Getting to know job insecurity.

Working with organizations in Grand Rapids serving the underprivileged and struggling.

Having my heart broken in a relationship that I thought was leading to marriage.

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. A role where I could facilitate other’s learning and growth.

4. To lead a small business or non-profit engaged and impacting my community.

5. Continue to pursue new experiences to experience God’s creation and expand my view and understanding of the world and the people that inhabit it.