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

Thank you Jeremy Parsons 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

53%

Evangelism

81%

Exhortation/Encouragement

65%

Giving

71%

Mercy Showing

71%

Prophecy

65%

Pastoring/Shepherding

56%

Serving

71%

Teaching

81%

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, Evangelism (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a burden for the lost, although I have fallen far short of reaching them.

#2 Gift, Teaching (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel a lot of people misunderstand the Gospel.

#3 Gift, Giving (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
The Kingdom cannot advance without the body of Christ giving of their finances and their time. I have a wonderful wife who makes sure that we give of our tithes and then some. Unfortunately because of my work schedule I have always struggled with giving of my time the way I would like.

[H]eart

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

1. Spend time with my wife

2. Spend time with my children

3. Serving God

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

Fellow men, especially those who may be dealing with issues in their marriage since my wife and I have experienced and overcame some major issues in our own marriage.

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

Community outreach, praise and worship, and children’s programs since I have a 6 yr. old daughter involved.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Marriage/family issues
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Truck Driver

Other jobs I have experience in:

Military (Logistics), Sales, Customer Service

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have sang in groups/choirs since my teens, I am a pretty good, not exceptional singer.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I have only occasionally led a small group study just a handful of times in my life.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

I am able to relate to most people

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

High Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	4 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	2 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	1 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	1 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
38 Total	31 Total	20 Total	31 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Lion’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Otter’, 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

Otter- Otters are very social creature. Otter personalities love people. They enjoys being popular and influencing and motivating others. Otter can sometimes be hurt when people do not like them. Otter personalities usually have lots of friends, but not deep relationships. They love to goof-off. (They are notorious for messy rooms.) Otters like to hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs are not often done well.) The otter personality is like Tigger in Winnie The Pooh.

Strength: People person, open, positive
Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

I was saved as a teenager during a youth revival. I then rededicated my life in 2005 at the age of 26 shortly before my wife and I were married.

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

I have never held a formal ministry position

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

Meeting my wife who played a big role in me rededicating my life to Christ.

God leading me to leave a job that most people thought I was crazy to leave to start a new career.

God leading my wife and I to move away from our home state to Shelbyville 2 years ago.

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:

My wife and I went through a very rough period and separated for several months in 2010 but through the grace of God were able to reconcile.

My wife and I dealt with our teenage daughter going through drug addictions and all that entails for about 3 years.

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. I would like to be ready and available at the church every morning to fulfill whatever need of ministry there may be. Anything from custodial/groundskeeping/office work needs up to ministry needs such as going into the community to seek/serve the lost, visit the sick, assist pastoral staff, etc. Basically be available to assist the church in whatever way possible.

4. As a believer I would visit the sick and lay hands on them praying and beliving for their full recovery.

5. Volunteer to do small jobs for elderly/underpriviledged around Shelby County. Such as building a wheel chair ramp, fixing a leaking toilet/faucet etc.