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

Thank you Chris Hanchey 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

56%

Evangelism

50%

Exhortation/Encouragement

68%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

43%

Prophecy

87%

Pastoring/Shepherding

56%

Serving

40%

Teaching

90%

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 (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a need to understand truth, and I find joy in helping others understand as well.

#2 Gift, Prophecy (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I see God’s Word as relevant and challenging to the current systems and structures of our world.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have seen God use me to encourage others when they are struggling.

[H]eart

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

1. I love connecting with others through common interests.

2. I love utilizing music as a tool for connecting with people’s souls.

3. I love helping people understand God’s beauty and how His word is a gracious gift to their everyday lives.

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

Down to earth, real, authentic, passionate, casual. All ages.

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

Helping frustrated or disconnected people find answers.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Financial stewardship

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Pastor

Other jobs I have experience in:

Worship leadership

Special talents/skills that I have:

Sound, media, storytelling, writing

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Bible, communication, theology

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Ability to connect with groups through words.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

Leader

Team

Routine

1. 4 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	4 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 1 Determined	4 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	1 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	4 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
21 Total	34 Total	34 Total	31 Total

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

Grew up in the church. Understood the Gospel at 9, trusted Christ. Been learning more of my depravity and need for grace ever since.

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

FBC Ruston, LA – Music and College ministry intern, 1998-2000

The Common Ground Band – Worship Leader from 2001-2008

Crossroads Church/The Bridge – Worship Pastor/Teaching Pastor from 2008-2018

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

Being welcomed and loved by leaders and peers at First Baptist Ruston.

Leading worship around the country.

Being in a stable, Christ-centered family.

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:

Cancer diagnosis

Relational tension surrounding vocational decisions

Feeling like an outsider in middle school

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. Leading faithfully in the church

4. Being a good neighbor

5. Contributing beauty to the world