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

Thank you Nathan Hutchison 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

65%

Evangelism

71%

Exhortation/Encouragement

59%

Giving

75%

Mercy Showing

59%

Prophecy

78%

Pastoring/Shepherding

78%

Serving

75%

Teaching

84%

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, Teaching (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m comfortable teaching. I was an instructor for four years in the Army and we have hosted/ led small groups in the past.

#2 Gift, Prophecy (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m not sure on this one, but I do see the relevant evidence of the scripture in today’s world.

#3 Gift, Pastoring/Shepherding (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m not ready to pastor, but I can manage a small group.

[H]eart

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

1. Spending quality time with my family.

2. I like to learn.

3. I like to sing. Don’t ask me to dance though.

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

Young parents/ parents

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

I think Trail Life and American Heritage Girls are great ministries for the church.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Spiritual laziness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Soldier- public affairs

Other jobs I have experience in:

Restaurant, warehouse, Army things

Special talents/skills that I have:

Simplifying complex ideas, crisis communications, photography, videography

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Photography, journalism, safety, media relations, advanced storytelling, Army stuff

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

I’m friendly and willing to pitch in.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
31 Total	23 Total	34 Total	31 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

Son of the youngest child of a traveling evangelist. I was baptized around 8. I also fell in Pig River at Pig River Church while visiting my grandmother. That was like a second baptism

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

Trail Life-Calvary Chapel Oxnard 3 years
Group Solutions a Christian CoOp- chairman Ventura, CA 1 year

Choir, grill, mop at Mugu Chapel and outreach program through Calvary Chapel Oxnard 1 year

Small group leader- 4ish years Fayetteville NC and Oxnard, CA
Choir- Melville Chapel Anne Arundel, MD

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

My wife- and children through that union.

The Army. 20 years is a long time. It becomes part of who you are.

Making great friends

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:

I was arrested when I was 18 or 19. It straightened me out.

Watching someone die tragically. It is something you just can’t understand without experiencing it.

I was a Sergeant 1st Class in the Army for 9 years. Up to that point I had ranked up quickly. I was arrogant. I gave it to God and said this doesn’t define me. I didn’t even approve my board file the last year. That is when I made the promotion list.

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. Making a religious cartoon.

4. Serve the community some way- possibly an elected position.

5. Run some sort of rehabilitation center