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:

Administration

28%

Evangelism

78%

Exhortation/Encouragement

34%

Giving

59%

Mercy Showing

25%

Prophecy

43%

Pastoring/Shepherding

12%

Serving

65%

Teaching

62%

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, Evangelism (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
This is a surprise to me as I would not have selected this as one of my gifts. In the bubble I currently live in, it is easy to proclaim the truths of God. I am not sure in a completely secular environment how comfortable I would be in talking about Christ in a bold way. I would most likely first test the waters to see if there is interest. I would never deny my biblical worldview, but I would also not confront others who may not believe as I do.

#2 Gift, Serving (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have always loved to help others, so this one is not a surprise to me. I feel that I have been incredibly blessed in life, so it is a joy to help others as I can.

#3 Gift, Teaching (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
The more I study the Bible the more I like to share with others with what I have learned. After reading the Bible straight through last year, I am even more convinced that God’s Word provides all we need to live our lives to His glory.

[H]eart

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

1. Spending time with my family and dog.

2. Exercising, being outdoors, walking the dog, working in the yard, etc.

3. Taking vacations and being outdoors in new places, like the beach or horseback riding.

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

I most enjoy working with smart, motivated, truthful, and kind people. I do not care about the age.

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

Children’s ministry.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Parenting
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Software development.

Other jobs I have experience in:

Leadership.

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Dedication.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

50-50 Routine/Variety

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

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

I have always been a believe, but I was born-again in my 30’s during a particularly rough time in my life.

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

Sugarloaf United Methodist Church: website development

Perimeter Church: Children’s Ministry

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

My parents and how I was raised.

My education.

Being married and having children.

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:

My birth father and his personality in dealing with me, my sister, and my mom as I was growing up.

Helping an alcoholic friend.

Helping my sister as she has gone through many struggles in life.

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. Go on a mission trip.

4. Get an Apologetics certificate and teach.

5. If I had a lot of money, I would find a cause that I felt deeply about and provide support.