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

Thank you Harry Barrett 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

40%

Evangelism

59%

Exhortation/Encouragement

53%

Giving

87%

Mercy Showing

56%

Prophecy

53%

Pastoring/Shepherding

46%

Serving

68%

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 (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
is an important way for me to imitate Christ, the One who gave all for me. Anonymous giving to others is what gives me the most joy. I love knowing that the amount I can give in worldly views is meaningless when it is put in His hands.

#2 Gift, Serving (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
in a background role is what I thrive on. In order for significant impact to be made, good leaders need good followers/supporters. I can fill that role.

#3 Gift, Teaching (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
is a gift I am most effective at when teaming with another. I want people to understand the Truth. This becomes ever more important in a world that more forcefully now seeks to establish its own “truth”.

[H]eart

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

1. Anonymously surprising someone with what they need to lift them up.

2. Hearing conversations between my kids that reveals biblical understanding.

3. Spending time experiencing God’s creation whether that be in/on the woods or river, watching storms, or learning more about our cosmos. These are the things that make me say “Wow, Lord. You are amazing”.

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

I enjoy most ages, except middle school/jr. high. I particularly enjoy connecting with special needs children. Need to do that more.

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

I get uncomfortable when I see churches always needing to promote themselves. If we focus on promoting Christ then “branding” takes care of itself. Finding ways to partner with other Christ-centered congregations can keep us out of that trap.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Financial stewardship
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I have been a Medical Technologist (medical laboratory testing) for almost thirty years, twenty-four of which at UVa.

Other jobs I have experience in:

camp counselor, retail, perk testing

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have taught a class or seminar on:

children’ Sunday school classes; a small group study on James

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

a listening ear

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

Follower

Team

Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 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. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
24 Total	19 Total	35 Total	42 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

Raised in a strong Christian home and gave myself to the Lord at a very young age.

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

Spring Hill Baptist Church, deacon (including chair), in charge of pulpit supply for a year, pastor search team, finance team (3rd year).

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

Many summers serving as a camp counselor

Attending college almost 1400 miles from home.

Becoming a father.

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:

Watching my brother struggle in his marriage.

Difficult final days and subsequent death of my mother.

Watching my brother deal with health issues.

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. Join my college roommate in ministry in AK.

4. Get young people excited about what we don’t understand of God’s creation.

5. work as a medical technologist for Samaritan’s Purse