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

Thank you Doug Spring 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

43%

Evangelism

50%

Exhortation/Encouragement

59%

Giving

59%

Mercy Showing

65%

Prophecy

31%

Pastoring/Shepherding

28%

Serving

50%

Teaching

43%

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, Mercy Showing (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a lot of compassion for those less fortunate than me.

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I generally like seeing people/friends doing well.

#3 Gift, Giving (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel I am lucky in my life.

[H]eart

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

1. Spending time with my family in day to day life or on vacation.

2. Spending time with friends in social situations.

3. Teaching my kids how to be good people

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

My office staff. All ages.

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

My kids church education excites me.

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

Parenting
Educational
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am a dentist

Other jobs I have experience in:

cleaning industrial size boilers with my father

Special talents/skills that I have:

I am good/handy with my hands

I have taught a class or seminar on:

dental health

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

I am polite

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

1. 3 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	2 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	3 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
32 Total	18 Total	34 Total	35 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 was baptized and brought up in a Lutheran Church in Clifton Park, NY

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

I was a crucifer, acolyte, and usher at Prince of Piece Lutheran Church in Clifton Park, NY. 12 years(6 years old to 18)

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

As a kid, I was at the dentist a lot. It made me inspired to be one.

The day I married my wife.

The days my children were born.

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:

When I was caught by my father driving while I was intoxicated.

My wife going through 3 miscarriages.

The death of my grandmother.

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. Providing for my family

4. enjoying life

5. staying as healthy as possible