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

Thank you Chris Boehm 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

34%

Evangelism

65%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

50%

Mercy Showing

71%

Prophecy

46%

Pastoring/Shepherding

31%

Serving

37%

Teaching

46%

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 (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I did not have a traditional upbringing, so I had to deal with a lot of stuff. So, I get frustrated with things which I do and do not have control of in my life. Having someone to talk to about these things helps. I’d like to think I am a good listener. When there are things I can not take care of on my own, then I lean on God. That doesn’t make it easier, it just helps me get through tough times. I think being someone who listens first, then tries to help is a good way of going about dealing with issues (both good and bad).

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have had ALOT of mercy shown to me (Thank you Lord !!!) – Plus, I have kids. So, showing mercy is part of my job and my personality. We are Gods children. So, I guess he does the same for me (and everyone else).

#3 Gift, Evangelism (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am not sure why this came up on my profile. I am not versed well enough in scripture to evangelize to people, but I have no problem professing my love for Christ and how he’s changed my life (So, I got that going for me…).

[H]eart

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

1. hanging out with my family

2. being outdoors

3. helping out others

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

Doesn’t matter – I’m cool with anyone

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

vacation bible school is fun – other than that, I’m not sure

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

Parenting
At-risk children
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

recruiter

Other jobs I have experience in:

Broadcast Journalism – Audio/Video – Radio – Production – waiting tables – sales

Special talents/skills that I have:

the gift of gab…

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Bible school

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

I can get along with almost anyone

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

High Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	4 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	1 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	4 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	1 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	2 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	4 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	4 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	4 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
28 Total	40 Total	37 Total	15 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Otter’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Retriever’, and here are the descriptions of your Personalities, and how they can be used for God

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

I accepted Christ as my savior in vacation bible school while in elementary school.

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

Awana Leader (MAC) 7-8 years

Vacation Bible School (MAC) 10+ years

Deacon (MAC) 2 years

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

Graduating college (after 10 years)

Getting married

Having kids ( X’s 3)

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:

From a divorced home with an alcoholic and abusive step-father

arrested twice for DUI in college

had to tell my wife her mom died in a tragic accident while at Vacation Bible school – then tell my kids

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. My Autistic son having a normal life and be able to live on his own

4. Quit drinking (can we keep all of this confidential – please)

5. Provide enough for my family after I’m gone