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

Thank you Bob 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:

Administration

68%

Evangelism

37%

Exhortation/Encouragement

78%

Giving

75%

Mercy Showing

68%

Prophecy

Pastoring/Shepherding

31%

Serving

84%

Teaching

40%

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 (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m not an out in the open person. I don’t feel like I need to be “in charge” and I believe that things others don’t like to do still need to be done.

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have compassion to those who have issues. I have life experiences that can help others. I believe strongly that God will help.

#3 Gift, Giving (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have learned that giving is important. I give freely at Mass. I am better at smaller consistent gifts than large ones because the tortoise beats the hare.

[H]eart

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

1. I love Special Olympics. Its been acquired. I support their desire for friendship and fun and I love that competition isn’t important.

2. I love redesigning antiquated process. I introduce technology and love eliminating what is not effective.

3. I am a caregiver. I care for my family and i give my money where it is needed and can be effective.

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

I do care for those who need help. Probably younger people, but possibly older as well.

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

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

Parenting
Financial stewardship
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Software developer

Other jobs I have experience in:

Management

Special talents/skills that I have:

Very good parsing data and organizing process.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Software

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Compassion

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

Solo

Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
32 Total	17 Total	34 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 Catholic, was a strong believer, fell off at High School, left the church and came back freely because I missed my relationship with God.

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:

I was a teenage father and grew into being a good father.

I married a wonderful and beautiful woman in the church who I care for deeply.

I am a good son.

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 a teenage parent

I was poor for some time

I had a bad first marriage

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. I would transform the Knights of Columbus into a 21st century charity.

4. I would make sure no one went hungry or homeless.

5. I would help special needs community