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

Thank you David Smith 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

59%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

65%

Prophecy

53%

Pastoring/Shepherding

40%

Serving

75%

Teaching

50%

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, Serving (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy working with others regardless of the project as long as it’s a worthwhile project.

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like being a cheerleader for people

#3 Gift, Giving (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy seeing the results of my giving whether it’s verbal support, financial support or tangible material support.

[H]eart

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

1. Helping people laugh.

2. Assisting people in a time of emotional need.

3. Expressing my experiences to people dealing with issues that I have either had success or difficulty.

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

I’m not certain that it really matters.

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

I have been interested in Stephens Ministries since being helped during a time of great loss.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Educational
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired Pilot/Mechanic

Other jobs I have experience in:

Management

Special talents/skills that I have:

Not sure

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Safety

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

A willingness to be of assistance

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	1 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	4 Motivator	3 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
32 Total	32 Total	33 Total	24 Total

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

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

Grew up in a Christian family, drifted away, but slowly returned and experienced the loss of my spouse, but only found my way back through my current spouse.

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

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

My grandparents, parents and their guidance

Meeting my first wife.

Meeting my second wife.

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:

A severe car accident in 1972, that opened my eyes to personal mortality

The loss of my first wife of 33 years.

A dishonest attack that promoted another person at my personal reputation.

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. Helping others deal with grief much like Stephen Ministries

4. Helping guide youth to a better life choices. Away from hazardous lifestyles.

5. Comforting those that hurt, because I’ve been hurt before.