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

Thank you Daniel Looi 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

50%

Exhortation/Encouragement

59%

Giving

59%

Mercy Showing

53%

Prophecy

46%

Pastoring/Shepherding

56%

Serving

50%

Teaching

65%

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 (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I think I have a strong enough foundation and understanding of biblical teachings which I’m usually able to communicate/explain clearly.

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I can usually sense the needs of a person going through a rough time and what he/she needs to hear to be encouraged/strengthened.

#3 Gift, Giving (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Although I’m retired now, I have been blessed to be able to set aside a small fund from which I give out to work/ministries sharing God’s love in word and deed.

[H]eart

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

1. Relating to people in both Christian and other settings. For fun/laughter and enjoyment of each others’ company. And also for more serious chats/learning and sharing of concerns.

2. Looking out for God’s creation in big things and small. Like gazing at the heavens on clear nights in awe of God. Or reading the Bible, a Christian book or listening to a sermon.

3. Praying in the Spirit for people whom God has brought across my path, from family and friends, to acquaintances and strangers. Also for the world’s nations. And churches, especially those I’ve been in.

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

Young adults looking for answers (or if not answers, the right directions to them). Senior folks wanting company or a listening ear.

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

Strength and anointing of church leadership. Strategies for pastoral care of the flock. Sound and systematic teaching of biblical foundations and deeper truths. Seeking out and caring for both the enquirers and those struggling in the faith.

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

Marriage/family issues
Poverty/hunger
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retiree

Other jobs I have experience in:

Creative Director. Copywriter. Magazine Copy Editor. Insurance Manager & Client Service Executive. Head of Continuing Education Department & Programme Executive.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Writing | One-to-one teaching/tutoring | Basic guitar playing | Art as hobby

I have taught a class or seminar on:

N.A.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Writing

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	2 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	3 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
24 Total	26 Total	37 Total	31 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

I was born into a Christian family but can’t remember or pinpoint when I became a believer. I had many questions and doubts and sought a long time for answers. One day I came to realise that I had to either take a step of faith, or I will never know if He is for real and what it really means to believe in God.

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

ASPC. Singapore. Cell group leader. Two different groups for one year each.

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

Having my children willingly express their love and care for me throughout my recent illness in practical and heart-warming ways.

Being able to move from Singapore to Australia as a call and act of faith.

God richly blessing me with funding from an incredible selling price of my home when I most needed it.

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:

God preserving my health and strength in spite of several illnesses: A gall bladder op in Oct 2009. A minor stroke (TIA) in Jul 2017. A congestive heart failure (AF/CCF) in Sep 2017. A relapse in Oct 2017.

The death of my beloved wife in 2007 after 15 months of cancer treatment. During this time, our love for each other grew very much deeper.

My leaving church at 21 years. God kept me seeking Him even more so when I was out of church. It has been a long journey that’s still on-going.

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. Lead and grow with a group of disciple-makers.

4. Volunteer help in the community.

5. Deepen my prayer life.