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

Thank you Mark Gardner 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

21%

Evangelism

62%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

93%

Mercy Showing

21%

Prophecy

75%

Pastoring/Shepherding

40%

Serving

25%

Teaching

96%

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, Teaching (96%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love exegetical discovery and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others in small groups.

#2 Gift, Giving (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have been a faithful tither for decades, even during times of economic distress, and I’ve taught my family the value of giving.

#3 Gift, Prophecy (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I sense that I have a discerning nature and have been told that I am a wise individual.

[H]eart

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

1. Learning.

2. Serving others by sharing the truths found in scripture.

3. Being a blessing to others.

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

Young adults through middle aged people.

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

What concerns me the most is the general lack of knowledge believers have in the faith they claim to possess. Many believers really don’t understand the difference between truth and tradition and find it difficult to defend their faith. I am also troubled by how secular Christians have generally become. We don’t look much different than unbelievers in many regards.

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

Financial stewardship
Spiritual laziness
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Software engineer

Other jobs I have experience in:

Electronics technician, computer system administration, software project management

Special talents/skills that I have:

Computer programming, financial counseling, teaching

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Christian finances, Bible studies, the Bible’s literary truths

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My intellect.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

Low Risk

Challenger

50-50 People/Project Driven

Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	1 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	1 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
36 Total	21 Total	27 Total	36 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

I was not raised in church, but was discipled on and off by friends and accepted the Gospel during a backyard vacation Bible school one summer while away from home.

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

Deacon, Finance committee, small group leader, Sunday School teacher, building and grounds at various churches in various locations around the nation

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

My Air Force career

My education

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:

Growing up in a large, somewhat impoverished family in a border city with a single parent.

Periods of financial hardship

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. Equipping believers by teaching foundational truths found in scripture

4. Liberating people (believers or not) from the bondage of financial distress through teaching and counseling