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

Thank you Scott Ferguson 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

75%

Evangelism

53%

Exhortation/Encouragement

53%

Giving

34%

Mercy Showing

53%

Prophecy

71%

Pastoring/Shepherding

71%

Serving

65%

Teaching

78%

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 (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have taught large groups of people frequently over the years as a manager.

#2 Gift, Administration (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
For 20 years I have interviewed, trained, hired and fired hundreds of employees. I oversee budgets and manage cost centers. I am highly organized in a work environment.

#3 Gift, Prophecy (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Business and performance projections are a normal part of my workday. Decisions are made frequently based on future projections. It has increased my intuitive ability.

[H]eart

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

1. I enjoy seeing others learn and grow.

2. I enjoy being a part of groups of people learning to become a team.

3. I enjoy seeing hard work pay off.

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

Middle-age men and women, Elderly men.

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

Building/Construction related, hospitality, support or fill-in role.

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

Marriage/family issues
Educational
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

General Manager

Other jobs I have experience in:

Quality Manager, Trainer, Manufacturing Leadership

Special talents/skills that I have:

Teaching

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Quality, Manufacturing Efficiency, Leadership

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Ability to communicate

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

Leader

Team

Variety

1. 3 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	4 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	1 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	1 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	4 Motivator	1 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	4 Very Verbal	2 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	3 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	4 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
39 Total	41 Total	20 Total	20 Total

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

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

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

Accepted Christ at 16, divorced home, Mom raised 7 children of which I was the leader and helped financially support.

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

Taught Sunday School in College, support staff of bus ministry, substitute Sunday School teacher

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

My Mother raised 7 children as a single parent in the 70’s and 80’s. She was a relentless source of encouragement and love.

My Grandfather raised 11 children and provided for them. Worked for the postal service 43 years and never missed a day of work. Amazing work ethic.

Several coaches that pushed me to achieve results I never thought possible.

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:

Divorce.

Infidelity.

Bullies.

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. Build my own business

4. Help create a fulfilling business/hobby for my wife that gave her more purpose.

5. Build a gathering place for family and friends to come together. A place where they all could create memories together.