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

Thank you David Gillespie 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

31%

Evangelism

46%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

59%

Mercy Showing

53%

Prophecy

43%

Pastoring/Shepherding

50%

Serving

75%

Teaching

62%

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 (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am always willing to help out, no job is too menial for me, they all are meaningful when done in the service of God.

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am a good listener, and give encouragement or advice when it is solicited from me by others.

#3 Gift, Teaching (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I do well in one on one settings, when the environment is relaxed where I feel comfortable sharing my knowledge,

[H]eart

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

1. Outdoor activities, Golfing, water sports etc.

2. Building, home improvement activities

3. Reading, fiction, nonfiction, spiritual and Biblical

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

People who enjoy teamwork, any age

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

Not quite sure, still getting my sea legs, recently joined a connect group and am taking baby steps.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Financial stewardship
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Brevard County worker, environmental compliance

Other jobs I have experience in:

Customer service, airlines, retail

Special talents/skills that I have:

Home improvement, painting, tile, electrical, plumbing, trim work

I have taught a class or seminar on:

N/A

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

I am very flexible, meaning I am able to assist on almost anything, and able to take a leadership role based upon the situational needs.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
25 Total	24 Total	37 Total	34 Total

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

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

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

Brought up in Catholic Church, no impact on me. In the past several years, I began to feel that God was leading me to read the Bible and look for a deeper relationship with him. I began to read his word and joined a small church were I was baptized again to confirm my faith in Jesus. After several years in the small church I decided that I needed to grow as a Christian and found myself at Cross Bridge Church.

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

N/A

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

Someone at work began talking about Jesus to me. Sparking my interest.

My neighbor is a pastor and helped me in my Christian growth.

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:

Catholic upbringing, felt no connection to God

Over the years when I would try a new church, it seemed every sermon was telling me “why I was going to hell”. It felt hopeless, so why try.

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. Just beginning to discover possible dreams and goals for myself.