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

Thank you Dustan Sesgwick 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

56%

Evangelism

53%

Exhortation/Encouragement

75%

Giving

46%

Mercy Showing

43%

Prophecy

53%

Pastoring/Shepherding

40%

Serving

50%

Teaching

65%

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, Exhortation/Encouragement (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel very strongly about offering advice and lending a helping hand when applicable. Maybe it’s a collective result of generosity, kindness and passion, three traits I value very deeply.

#2 Gift, Teaching (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
In certain situations I find myself able to teach others using past experiences and easy-to-understand parables/metaphors. I have a strong sense of sharing what I believe are truths with factual information and real life examples.

#3 Gift, Administration (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
This is closely related to my ability to lead group projects and work in tandem with others involved.

[H]eart

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

1. Interacting with people from all walks of life

2. Learning more and sharing truthful information with others

3. Maintaining focus on generosity and brotherly love

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

My top priority will always be today’s youth because they are the future

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

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

Parenting
Abuse/violence
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Premise/Wire Technicians’

Other jobs I have experience in:

Journalism, audio/video production, customer service

Special talents/skills that I have:

Verbal and written communication, leadership, moderate photography/camera knowledge

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Passion

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	4 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
33 Total	25 Total	30 Total	32 Total

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

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

My father-in-law explained his experience with God and Jesus in the moment I asked for my wife’s hand in marriage

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

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

Attending/graduating with a B.S. in journalism from University of Central Missouri

Meeting and marrying my wife

Acting as oldest sibling of three brothers

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:

Living alone and far from family and friends

Losing in a variety of instances (sports, arguments, other competitions)

Death among family circles

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. Plan and attend community events to grow closer to those in my community, and help those within my community grow closer to one another

4. Offer monetary and other donations to those in need

5. Spend more time helping beautify my neighborhood and surrounding areas