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

Thank you Colin O’Malley 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

12%

Evangelism

87%

Exhortation/Encouragement

100%

Giving

25%

Mercy Showing

84%

Prophecy

90%

Pastoring/Shepherding

71%

Serving

62%

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, Exhortation/Encouragement (100%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a heart for those who are suffering and need love. I use my words and actions to soothe others and bring peace.

#2 Gift, Teaching (100%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I always see myself as a student, but I am eager to share what I have learned with others. I am someone on “a quest for knowledge.”

#3 Gift, Prophecy (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am confident in my knowledge of Scripture and its application to our individual lives. I share the Word whenever possible, especially to uplift and encourage others.

[H]eart

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

1. Music is very special to me. I play guitar/ bass and sing. I’ve always had a calling to worship.

2. I am very good with children. I love to connect with teens specifically and walk them through life’s challenges. Seeing a child’s faith grow is a wonder for me.

3. Reading the Bible is my daily inspiration. I feel challenged and compelled to be greater when I remind myself of the Word. I enjoy memorizing and sharing verses whenever possible.

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

I work well with anyone! I tend to gravitate to the older crowd, but my heart really shows around teenagers.

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

Worship, youth, life groups / Bible study, and any manual labor / hard work

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

Marriage/family issues
At-risk children
Other – Mental health

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

USPS Rural Carrier

Other jobs I have experience in:

Food service management, retail

Special talents/skills that I have:

Music, wisdom / knowledge

I have taught a class or seminar on:

N/A

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My mind

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

Leader

Team

Routine

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	3 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	4 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	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 1 Determined	2 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 1 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
18 Total	23 Total	43 Total	37 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

Raised Catholic, attended Christian conference at age 15, became a believer, went to Gordon College, dropped out, came back to church 3 years later, 3 years strong since coming back

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

Worship at Trinity Community in Norwood, Life Church in Norton.

Youth group at Life Church.

Salvation Army’s Camp Wonderland in Sharon. Served 2 summers as camp counselor and outdoor director.

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

Marrying Abby. She is God’s biggest challenge for me and I am very blessed to have a faithful wife.

Serving at Camp Wonderland. I learned that I’m always going to be a child at heart.

Attending Life Church. They will always be my family and I am forever grateful they brought me back to Jesus.

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:

Dropping out of college, relate to teens better.

Hitting rock bottom mentally, I have a heart for the mentally ill.

Losing my aunt, I understand how hard grief is now.

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. Help lead worship.

4. Change children’s lives for Jesus.

5. Empower others in their ministry / help where I can.