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

Thank you 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

50%

Evangelism

87%

Exhortation/Encouragement

100%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

71%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

50%

Serving

75%

Teaching

100%

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 (100%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have experienced profound loss, despair, and addiction, so I have wisdom and compassion for those in need of encouragement. God brought (brings) me out of my suffering so I can walk alongside those with temperaments and stories similar to mine.

#2 Gift, Teaching (100%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Learning about Holy Tradition, particularly in the scriptures, has shaped my spiritual life and helped me love better. I love sharing this gift with friends and strangers. I also feel closest to God when I am prayerfully immersed in His mysteries.

#3 Gift, Evangelism (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
My tendency to counsel broken-hearted, depressed, and suicidal friends is almost always a form of evangelism. I never claim that becoming Christian will undoubtedly cure people of their problems, but I do say that Christ and His Church offer hope and healing in the present—both of which will be fulfilled when Christ returns. More importantly, I worry about the fate of friends and strangers. Whatever Hell is, I don’t wish it upon the nastiest of trolls. Most importantly, the delight of Union with our Father can’t be overstated.

[H]eart

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

1. Read (fiction, theology, philosophy, history, science) in my apartment with the windows open and a mug of coffee beside me.

2. Ministering to suffering, seeking folks (especially those with mental disorders, addictions, suicidal tendencies, and non-Christian worldviews).

3. Contending for better living conditions on behalf of marginalized Nepalis, especially through efforts to make Nepal’s education system more just.

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

Either children or adults who have mental disorders, addictions, suicidal tendencies, or atheistic worldviews

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

Disunity greatly concerns me. I hope to contribute to efforts to reconcile branches/denominations of the Church.

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

Poverty/hunger
Educational
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am a university student studying neuroscience and computer science.

Other jobs I have experience in:

I work as a receptionist. I have worked as a farmer, tutor of children in Nepal, and bus boy.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Academic (reading, writing, teaching). Music (lyrics and drums). Language (Hebrew and Greek). Befriending non-Christians.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Neuroscience, the Dead Sea Scrolls

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Wisdom on how people can live in a godly way.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

High Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 4 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	1 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	1 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	1 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	1 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	1 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 1 Determined	1 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	1 Analytical
11. 1 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 1 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
15 Total	NaN Total	15 Total	16 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

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

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

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:

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