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

Thank you Eddie Collins 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

Evangelism

56%

Exhortation/Encouragement

59%

Giving

71%

Mercy Showing

34%

Prophecy

31%

Pastoring/Shepherding

28%

Serving

43%

Teaching

46%

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:
I give consistently and generously to the church.

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am able to give encouragement to people who are struggling with addiction or mental illness.

#3 Gift, Evangelism (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am willing to share my faith in Christ with those who want understanding.

[H]eart

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

1. I love being outdoors and traveling and enjoying the wonders of creation.

2. I love time together with my wife most of all, also time with our children and grandchildren.

3. My occupation is fulfilling and a blessing

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

Adolescents with mental health and trauma issues.

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

Embrace Florida Kids

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

Drug abuse/recovery
Marriage/family issues
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

psychiatrist

Other jobs I have experience in:

none in the past 4 decades.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Mental health expertise

I have taught a class or seminar on:

psychiatric medications

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Listening

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

Routine

1. 1 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	4 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	3 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
30 Total	22 Total	31 Total	37 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

I was brought up in the Methodist Church earlier than I can remember.

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

Usher in years past in Faith Lutheran Church in Collierville, TN

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

Finding and marrying Laurie

Getting accepted to medical school

Time with senior pastors in the LCSW church as role models.

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:

Working as the conservator for my mother as she declined and died with Alzheimer’s dementia.

Living with a spouse with chronic and terminal disease.

Living with a spouse who brought on social and financial hardships.

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 people recovering from psychological trauma.

4. Helping people recovering from addictions.

5. To go on a missionary trip.