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

Thank you Edward Edison 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

Evangelism

21%

Exhortation/Encouragement

Giving

65%

Mercy Showing

15%

Prophecy

18%

Pastoring/Shepherding

Serving

59%

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, Giving (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I believe in tithing if possible and special giving to help others as Backpacks or scholarship funds for youth.

#2 Gift, Serving (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I would rather serve or help in some capacity than lead.

#3 Gift, Teaching (40%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I would rather help in some way rather than to teach.

[H]eart

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

1. Spending time with my wife, family and friends.

2. Learning Gods Word by attending and serving in our church.

3. Socializing with others as playing golf or just being outdoors.

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

Men especially those with similar likes or hobbies.

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

When the church reaches out to groups like the back packs, interfaith or supporting our youth.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired

Other jobs I have experience in:

My career was in the building construction supply business with several companies then retiring from United States Gypsum after 29 years of service.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Handyman skills

I have taught a class or seminar on:

none

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Service to others.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	1 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
27 Total	16 Total	37 Total	41 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

At a young age, probably 10 years old during Vacation Bible School excepted Christ in our local Baptist Church by walking down the isle at the alter call.

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

Served on the Board of Trustees four years and chair person for two years at First United Methodist Church, Ocala, Florida.

Served two three year terms on Finance Committee at First United Methodist Church, Ocala, Florida.

For about five years served on the committee of counters of tithes and offerings reporting to the financial administrator.

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

My father taught me that hard work, devotion and dedication, respect for your employer would go along way in my career path.

High school Industrial Arts teacher who guided me toward the construction business.

Friend who worked for United States Gypsum that opened the door for my employment with USG Corporation.

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:

Divorce.

Raising a blended family. Separated from and missing out on much of my two girls growth and life while having two stepsons at our home that by the way were a blessing in many ways.

Dealing with blended married children and grandchildren.

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. Serve like Meals on Wheels