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

Thank you Cory Massey 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

46%

Evangelism

37%

Exhortation/Encouragement

62%

Giving

71%

Mercy Showing

56%

Prophecy

31%

Pastoring/Shepherding

43%

Serving

53%

Teaching

59%

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 (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like to help others when and where I can. I don’t always have the financial means to give as much as I would like, but I try to help however I can.

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy building others up and helping them realize who they can be.

#3 Gift, Teaching (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’ve always enjoyed coaching others if they are willing to be coached, however I haven’t had much experience in spiritual coaching.

[H]eart

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

1. Family is very important to me, and will be an even bigger part of my joy when our twin boys arrive later this year.

2. I am a huge sports fan. I don’t get to play sports that much anymore, but I still really enjoy watching.

3. I enjoy working on different projects like building items for the house or fixing old electronics, etc.

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

I think I’m pretty open to working with all types of people.

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

Homelessness
Poverty/hunger
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Financial Examiner

Other jobs I have experience in:

Financial Sales

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Loyalty / Dependability

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	2 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	4 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
27 Total	30 Total	31 Total	32 Total

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

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

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 was saved at a church camp when I was a young man. I grew up with Christian parents that instilled those values in my brothers and me. I went my own prodigal son phase until the last few years of being at Bannockburn, but I always knew I still believed in God even though I wasn’t living the Christian life I should have been.

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

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

Marrying my wonderful wife. She has made me a better person.

Playing sports throughout my early life taught me so much about personal growth, responsibility, and overcoming obstacles.

Several great relationships that have blessed me in countless ways.

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:

a close friend died while we were in college due to a freak illness. It was the first time I had lost someone that close to me unexpectedly.

Growing up in a family that had real financial struggles. It caused some pain at times, but we were lucky to have loving parents.

Losing my way for far longer than I care to think about. I let myself become involved in things that I would’ve never thought I would be.

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. Go on a mission trip.

4. Become comfortable with sharing my faith with others, even those I know won’t welcome it.

5. To be a great example of a Christian to my boys when they arrive later this year’s.