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

Thank you Bruce Sellers 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

84%

Evangelism

43%

Exhortation/Encouragement

40%

Giving

87%

Mercy Showing

46%

Prophecy

34%

Pastoring/Shepherding

46%

Serving

59%

Teaching

40%

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, Giving (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
All that I have comes from Him and I feel called to give back so His work can be done.

#2 Gift, Administration (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
In my career, I manage a large sales force. God has given me the skills needed to organize and motivate people.

#3 Gift, Serving (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have served as a trustee and usher in past churches. I’ve also served on many mission trips both as a volunteer and leader. I feel closest to Him when I serve.

[H]eart

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

1. Making a difference in the lives of people around me.

2. Giving back.

3. mentoring/motivating others.

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

Men my age.

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

Mens groups and married couples.

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

Marriage/family issues
Financial stewardship
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

VP Sales & Marketing.

Other jobs I have experience in:

Engineering, Marketing, sales

Special talents/skills that I have:

Leadership, planning,

I have taught a class or seminar on:

selling

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

determination

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

Challenger

Project Driven

Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 3 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	2 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	2 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
37 Total	25 Total	23 Total	35 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

Watching God work in my life and being compelled to believe.

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

Grace Community Church Warwick NY: 2013 to present as Usher. Also co-lead SFG in our home

Warwick NY United Methodist Church: 2007-2013: Trustee and Leadership Committee.

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

My wife of almost 30 years

Our kids

My career.

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:

Son with special needs

daughter with life threatening eating disorder

family members fighting addiction.

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. Retire early and volunteer more

4. give more

5. serve more