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

Thank you Mark Beran 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

84%

Evangelism

81%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

65%

Mercy Showing

53%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

53%

Serving

62%

Teaching

68%

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, Administration (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have been often called to use this skills, even early in my professional career.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel no trepidation when called to share my faith with others. I need to find more opportunities for these interactions.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’ve often been called upon by others when they are seeking counsel or needing encouragement,

[H]eart

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

1. Spending time with my family and encouraging their development and success in dealing with the hardships often encountered in life.

2. Bringing forth encouragement to those who feel lost or excluded

3. Quiet time with my wife, in prayer, and in the serene water, either above it or below (scuba)

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

energetic, young professionals.

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

Societal influences that run counter to Christ’s teaching.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Marriage/family issues
Abuse/violence

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Management, communications, marketing

Other jobs I have experience in:

Video production, audio production, systems engineering

Special talents/skills that I have:

Listening, leadership, (some) musical, audio and video production, counseling.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Doing business with the federal government

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

trustworthy

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

Leader

Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 4 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	1 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	1 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 4 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
45 Total	25 Total	24 Total	26 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 raised Catholic, but until I attended a Baptist (American convention) service, I felt the unyielding pull to join an alter call and renew/restore my belief in Christ as my lord and savior.

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

The First Baptist Church of Washington DC: Audio Ministry

Arcola United Methodist Church, Arcola VA. Men’s group, audio ministry, music for worship (drums); Men’s group; Mexico mission trips

Greenwich Presbyterian: audio ministry; Elder (several terms); worship committee; local and international mission committees.

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

Biblical teaching and study with pastor of First Baptist Church, Washington DC

Witnessing the powerful effect of audio and video ministries

Long discussions with my mom, centered on faith journeys and personal struggles.

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:

Not so “graceful” experiences with Catholic priest when I served as an altar boy (de didn’t like kids).

Experienced bullying as the “new kid” when first moved from California to Virginia. Learned quickly to feel compassion for the new guy, and to also effectively stand up for myself

Witnessing others struggle in their jobs, marriages, friendships.

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. Use my video production/communications skills to promote and advance Christian mission works

4. Spend hours a day reading, studying the Bible

5. Spend several hours a week listening and helping others in crisis