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

Thank you Dave Vogt 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

40%

Evangelism

15%

Exhortation/Encouragement

34%

Giving

59%

Mercy Showing

62%

Prophecy

18%

Pastoring/Shepherding

15%

Serving

71%

Teaching

40%

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 (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have the time, opportunity, and desire to serve. I respond best when a specific need or opportunity is expressed.

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel compassion for those who need help and a desire to help them where I am able.

#3 Gift, Giving (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am willing to give time or resources especially when those needs are clearly discerned and because I have been blessed with an abundance of both.

[H]eart

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

1. Spending time with family and friends.

2. Spending time alone with a coffee and newspaper.

3. Exploring urban and rural areas on bike.

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

Peers and seniors

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

Stewardship, finances, governance, policy and procedures, property management.

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

Financial stewardship
Policy/politics
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am retired.

Other jobs I have experience in:

Construction engineering and environmental compliance management.

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have an analytical and detail-oriented mind. I am skilled at majoring on the minor and good at pointing out errors and short-comings but weak at providing solutions.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Being available when needed.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

Team

Routine

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	1 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
21 Total	20 Total	32 Total	46 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

My father led me to Christ when I was 10 years old after sharing the 4 Spiritual Laws with me.

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

Served on my church’s Lead Team and previously Board of Elders.

Caregroup leader, boys club leader, MCC representative, church news magazine publisher, young couples social convenor.

Served on church finance committee and church governance committee.

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

Having good mentors while going through college and career period.

Exposure to a diversity of Christian view and interpretation during college days.

Marriage to a God-fearing, compassionate spouse who is committed to Christ and dedicated to prayer in all things.

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:

Being acquainted with physical and mental illness within my family has given me an understanding and compassion for those who suffer.

Attempting and failing at motivating people to be involved in church ministries and committee work has given me an understanding of others who are also experiencing frustrations.

Not able to provide #3.

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 make my church a place of resource and healing in our community.

4. Provide resources necessary to support and empower the young families in my church.

5. Be available.