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

Thank you Damon Littlefield 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

12%

Evangelism

Exhortation/Encouragement

34%

Giving

75%

Mercy Showing

15%

Prophecy

12%

Pastoring/Shepherding

Serving

87%

Teaching

50%

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, Serving (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
God gave me a servant attitude.

#2 Gift, Giving (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
God has blessed me with a good brain, a good education, a successful career, a humble attitude, and an attitude of thrift.

#3 Gift, Teaching (50%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have taught adult Sunday School classes using Cokesbury materials and also by researching and developing lessons. And I have assisted youth directors.

[H]eart

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

1. Reading the Bible

2. Worshipping and attending Sunday School

3. Writing devotions that teach practical applications of scripture.

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

Although I have taught Sunday School, I have reservations when it comes to personal relationships. As for teaching, I have a heart for youth; but, feel ineffective. Teaching adult Sunday School was acceptable; but, not necessarily motivational.

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

practical Christian living and daily spiritual living

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

Financial stewardship
Spiritual laziness
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

retired Structural Engineer

Other jobs I have experience in:

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have taught a class or seminar on:

minor prophets and Galatians / Ephesians / Philippians / Colossians to a women’s Sunday School class.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

behind-the-scenes support

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

Solo

Routine

1. 1 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	1 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	4 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	4 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
27 Total	17 Total	36 Total	43 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 had always felt that God was real and, as I learned more about Him in church and Sunday School, I began to feel His presence in my life. My Youth Director asked if I would like to become a Christian. I said, “Yes.” And I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior on April 17, 1976.

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

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Daleville, VA, Sunday School Teacher, 4 years

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Daleville, VA, Outreach Committee Chairperson, 2 years

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Daleville, VA, Youth Group Assistant

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

daily devotional and Bible reading

Eagle Scout

Marriage

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:

two angry parents

relatives who were alcoholics

lack of social skills

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. teach others about God’s grace and His gift of Jesus Christ

4. teach practical applications of scripture

5. write a devotional book of practical applications of scripture