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

Thank you Robert Maher 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

75%

Evangelism

87%

Exhortation/Encouragement

75%

Giving

87%

Mercy Showing

90%

Prophecy

78%

Pastoring/Shepherding

65%

Serving

65%

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, Teaching (100%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
My passion is teaching.

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am led to help and comfort those who are suffering .

#3 Gift, Evangelism (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I yearn to preach and teach the Word of God.

[H]eart

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

1. Sharing the gospel

2. Visiting in hospitals and homes

3. Helping those in need

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

Mature adult Christians

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

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Homelessness
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired/ associate pastor

Other jobs I have experience in:

Teaching, security, and information technology

Special talents/skills that I have:

Music

I have taught a class or seminar on:

electronic repair, security, Bible studies

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

the ability to teach

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

Leader

Team

Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
27 Total	25 Total	35 Total	33 Total

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

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

Family raised in Catholic church, but saved when 23 after neighbor turned me to the Bible

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

Associate Pastor, teacher – 5 years – TBC
Deacon -teacher – 12 years TBC
Teacher -2 years – Hughesville Baptist Church

Elder, teacher, preacher- 3 years – Charles County Church of Christ
Deacon – preacher 10 years – First Christian Church Upper Marlboro
Song Leader/teacher – 6 years- First Christian Church – Hampton

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

Marriage and family

Serving 20 years in US Air Force

Opportunities to serve God and His church

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:

Loss of loved ones

Daughter with epilepsy and disabilities since 9 MO. old

Daughter diagnosed with cancer but eliminated through surgery

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. Be a missionary

4. Serve as a chaplain in nursing homes

5. Travel while sharing the gospel