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

Thank you Gary Massey 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

46%

Evangelism

56%

Exhortation/Encouragement

34%

Giving

46%

Mercy Showing

34%

Prophecy

43%

Pastoring/Shepherding

Serving

56%

Teaching

59%

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 (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I try to use examples to bring the ideas I am teaching to life and I try to put things into simple terms. I try to teach with detail.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am already involved in the Gideons, have been on a church mission trip before, and try to reach out to others as a deacon.

#3 Gift, Serving (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I try to do whatever is asked of me and am glad to help wherever I see a need .

[H]eart

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

1. Listen to music.

2. Work outside or participate in outdoor activities.

3. Participate in sports or attend sporting events.

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

I prefer to work with people who are willing and motivated to learn.

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

Solving problems affecting the church or a ministry. I enjoy doing active things, going places, meeting people with diverse backgrounds.

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

Financial stewardship
Educational
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am employed as a Research Project Manager and I also have a part-time small business preparing taxes.

Other jobs I have experience in:

I have worked in the restaurant business in my youth as well as some farm work.

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have picked up some skills doing home renovation work. I still actively participate in a volleyball league and have even ran a league before. I have also played softball, basketball before.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I have taught a few classes for Sunday School before. I have trained others in the use of scientific techniques and equipment before.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My ability to attempt new things applying skills I currently have to build more skills.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
29 Total	22 Total	32 Total	37 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 saved at Vacation Bible School as pre-teen/teen.

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

Ridgecrest Baptist in Durham, NC for the past 23 years

Altamahaw Baptist Church, Elon College, NC from childhood until graduating college and moving to Durham.

Gideons International Durham North Camp since 2010.

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

Being there for others in a time of need.

Raising my niece from 6 months of age.

Seeing God open a door in my career and the blessings he paved that road with before getting to the career change.

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:

Losing a son at an age of 14 months.

Losing my first wife.

Staying safe and surviving a pandemic.

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. Travel and share God with others.

4. Helping others in terms of healthcare and life.

5. Helping less fortunate people better lives.