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

Thank you Nathan Burtner 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

31%

Evangelism

59%

Exhortation/Encouragement

68%

Giving

78%

Mercy Showing

59%

Prophecy

62%

Pastoring/Shepherding

50%

Serving

78%

Teaching

93%

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 (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have the desire to learn and I want to see other Christians have a better understanding of truth and how to live it out .

#2 Gift, Giving (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I don’t know what else to do with money and I trust others are able to make something happen because of it.

#3 Gift, Serving (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like to do what I can and look at what needs to be done and do it.

[H]eart

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

1. Working with others

2. Creating-building/making, and art

3. Learning

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

My current age. And children in small doses.

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

I want to see the church serve people outside of the church. Concerned about Christians view of justice in America.

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

Drug abuse/recovery
Educational
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Service

Other jobs I have experience in:

Teaching

Special talents/skills that I have:

Art, basic maintenance

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Dean summer camps at Wesley Woods.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Research

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

High Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

Follower

Team

Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	1 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	3 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	4 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
22 Total	34 Total	33 Total	31 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Otter’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Retriever’, and here are the descriptions of your Personalities, and how they can be used for God

Otter- Otters are very social creature. Otter personalities love people. They enjoys being popular and influencing and motivating others. Otter can sometimes be hurt when people do not like them. Otter personalities usually have lots of friends, but not deep relationships. They love to goof-off. (They are notorious for messy rooms.) Otters like to hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs are not often done well.) The otter personality is like Tigger in Winnie The Pooh.

Strength: People person, open, positive
Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline

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

I grew up in the church. I’ve always made a point to spend time with non-believers and also be involved in learning in the church. I have faced trials in my life but have been blessed overall. I like learning and working.

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

Wesley Woods-camp counselor during college and deaned camps

Children Ministry-Taught 4 and 5 grade boys and helped deliver messages-FUMC

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

Summer camp at Wesley Woods

College experience-being involved with ministry but also getting to know the broader world.

Group of friends that ride bikes and act the community.

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:

Senior in highschool-My church group had a large falling out and it helped me learn to seek truth inside the church. It made me learn to protect myself and double check on peoples intentions.

Losing Carter-Something I’m still working through

People I dated that didn’t work out-Learning how to have a successful relationship, learning what not to do.

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. missionary work overseas-bringing food/water/medicine

4. Education for war torn areas

5. Providing green sustainable transportation, including bike lanes