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

Thank you Matt 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

62%

Evangelism

34%

Exhortation/Encouragement

59%

Giving

71%

Mercy Showing

37%

Prophecy

59%

Pastoring/Shepherding

25%

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, Giving (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Since I have been blessed in numerous ways over many years, I enjoy being in a place to give to others.

#2 Gift, Teaching (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy using my creativity to help “get it”. I like it when people have an “ah-ha” moment in their personal growth or relationships.

#3 Gift, Administration (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy it when people work together and the means of the Gospel are clear, creative and with little distractions.

[H]eart

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

1. Help others in need. Whether by financially supporting people I know for ministry or mission work or matching what I have with someone else’s need.

2. Encourage others to remain diligent and faithful in their walk with Christ and/or primary relationships.

3. Various forms of creative expression.

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

People who are humble, eager to learn and want to impact others.

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

Effective programs, paths or forms of communication that encourage deeper discipleship and involvement in the church body.

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

Marriage/family issues
Financial stewardship
Divorce

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Administration/Management at a Church

Other jobs I have experience in:

Construction, Youth Work, Mission work

Special talents/skills that I have:

Planning, patience to see something through to its completion.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Parenting, Youth Ministry, How to Lead a Missions Trip

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Determination and ability to see things at a “higher elevation”

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

Project Driven

Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 3 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	3 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. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
31 Total	22 Total	31 Total	37 Total

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

Raised in a Christian home and small church body. Accepted Christ when I was 11.

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

Student Ministry – 25 years

Church Administration – 5 years

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

Leading Service and Missions Projects with Teams of Students/Adults

Biblical training in Seminary

Remarriage and navigating a blended family with wisdom and patience.

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:

Going through a separation and divorce.

Personal and Family health challenges in recent years.

Career-path and Major change while in college.

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. Create a location, environment and resources to help people find rest, encouragement and clarify their personal ministry

4. Something that would be a creative/expressive outlet for my personal discipleship.

5. Develop resources that others could use in Kingdom Work.