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

Thank you Jason Groves 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

34%

Evangelism

46%

Exhortation/Encouragement

40%

Giving

56%

Mercy Showing

59%

Prophecy

21%

Pastoring/Shepherding

43%

Serving

43%

Teaching

34%

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, Mercy Showing (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like to encourage people. I’m normally positive and optimistic.

#2 Gift, Giving (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Our family has been fortunate to be able to give financially in various ways. I enjoy giving financially and in other ways when I have the opportunity.

#3 Gift, Evangelism (46%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m a communicator and like to talk with people. If my encouraging words can be more about the good news of Jesus, maybe evangelism is a gift of mine.

[H]eart

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

1. Enjoy nature and God’s creation.

2. Serve the needs of my wife and kids, encourage and support them.

3. Interactions with those I know, or don’t know, that allow me to show love through kindness, service, generosity and encouragement.

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

Children
Elderly
Young adults/families
College students

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

Unreached/Underserved communities
Welcome and Next Steps for visitors/guests

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

Marriage/family issues
Poverty/hunger

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Realtor

Other jobs I have experience in:

Higher education — admission/recruiting, international student services

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Comfort level talking with people

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	2 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 1 Determined	3 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
18 Total	27 Total	42 Total	29 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

Grew up in a church (Baptist) family. Involved with childrens and youth ministry. First trusted in Jesus at around 13. Felt God’s presence and calling to follow and trust Him. Grew in faith during high school, especially through Young Life camp experience. Strengthened more during college. Didn’t experience a distinctive before and after in my life or lifestyle, but more in my awareness of His love, grace, forgiveness and presence

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

Young Life (Volunteer leader for 4+ years
Community group leader for college age students at 1st Baptist NKC (2 yrs.)
Community group leader at PVBC (5 yrs.)

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

College experience at William Jewell College – Close friendships and met Megan

Travel with my family growing up, during college, and with Megan/my family as an adult

Having children. Being a dad brings out some of the best in me.

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:

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. Give generously to support those in need

4. Go on mission trips and share God’s love

5. Speak boldly and confidently about who Jesus is, how much He loves us, and what He has done for us