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

Thank you Chris Smaldone 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

65%

Evangelism

34%

Exhortation/Encouragement

50%

Giving

43%

Mercy Showing

31%

Prophecy

40%

Pastoring/Shepherding

25%

Serving

34%

Teaching

53%

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, Administration (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have always been a leader. I create systems and processes for efficiencies.

#2 Gift, Teaching (53%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am good at simplifying complex issues, topics or situations into metaphors or shortlists. I also see gaps in understanding.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (50%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am always supportive of the growth of others no matter the position/situation they are in.

[H]eart

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

1. Teaching others in areas I excel.

2. Simplifying processes or systems.

3. Helping people achieve the best version of themselves.

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

20s-50s. Go-getter mentality.

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

Undetermined.

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

Parenting
Financial stewardship
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

CEO of a Technology Consulting Firm.

Other jobs I have experience in:

Broad Technology and Leadership / Management Consulting.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Planning, Financials, Technology.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Technical Topics. Small group Bible Study topics.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

A sense of humor.

[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

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	3 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
32 Total	21 Total	29 Total	38 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Beaver’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Lion’, 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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

When Jen and decided to marry, we chose to have the service performed in a church. We then explored several denominations and services. We chose Episcopal and after attending services and getting to know the people, I chose to be baptized in the Episcopal church.

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

Christ Church, Denver/CO, Small Group Bible Study Facilitator, 1 year.

Cabrini Catholic Church, Littleton/CO, RCIA sponsor, 9 months.

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

Starting and leading a business school student organization at the University of Colorado. We won an award for fastest growing and strongest new student organization on campus the following year.

Marrying Jen and starting a family.

Starting my latest technology consulting firm, Spotlight Inc.

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:

My oldest son, Jackon’s, physical and mental illnesses.

My wife, Jen’s, cancer.

Wrapped up in a pointless lawsuit for a year.

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. Read and study the Bible cover to cover.

4. Attend a Biblical college.

5. Help people find their place in the church.