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

Thank you David Sproles 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

78%

Evangelism

53%

Exhortation/Encouragement

43%

Giving

93%

Mercy Showing

50%

Prophecy

68%

Pastoring/Shepherding

62%

Serving

75%

Teaching

93%

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 (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
God has blessed me, and I want to pass along that blessing.

#2 Gift, Teaching (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have been told that I understand complex topics and can communicate them in a teaching situation.

#3 Gift, Administration (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
My experience in the secular world and in previous locations has taught me ways to be an effective administrator.

[H]eart

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

1. Teaching others about the validity of God’s word, and that science does not conflict with God’s word.

2. Teaching others about technology, both adults in a work environment and younger students in a learning environment.

3. Planning, then executing/adjusting the plan to achieve the objective. Examples include the classes I teach at the library, family trips, prep for a marathon.

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

Same age (retired) and early teens (age 10-15).

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

Leadership of the local congregation, fidelity of the preaching to God’s word.

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

Financial stewardship
Educational
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired, volunteer in education for age 10-15

Other jobs I have experience in:

Project planning and execution of technical/scientific work.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Communication of technical information.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Creation vs. evolution, Noah’s Ark, multiple secular technology workshops.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Organization capability, achieving objectives in the face of changing priorities.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

Project Driven

Leader

Routine

1. 4 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 4 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	1 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	2 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
34 Total	21 Total	23 Total	41 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

Bible study, challenging the need for baptism, then accepted based on understanding of the Scriptures

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

Adult Bible School Teacher, Pineville Christian Church, 2015-2017

Elder, Lima Ohio, 1990 – 2006. Also teen teacher 1995-1997

Elder, Forestdale Church of Christ, near Cincinnati, OH 1985 – 1989

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

Learning about the Bible and Science, from Answers in Genesis organization.

Learning from experienced Elders in Cincinnati and Lima.

Learning management principles as a secular employee, and working with diverse teams to achieve complicated objectives.

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 son is not a Christ follower.

My father passed away when I was in my 30s.

I was told that I did not need to understand some parts of the Bible when I was a teen. This did not make sense then, and it does not make sense 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. See my son come to a relationship with Christ.

4. See my wife’s health improve.

5. Share more about Creation vs. evolution.