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

Thank you Skot Barker 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

81%

Evangelism

96%

Exhortation/Encouragement

81%

Giving

65%

Mercy Showing

90%

Prophecy

78%

Pastoring/Shepherding

65%

Serving

65%

Teaching

78%

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, Evangelism (96%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy creatively drawing people to an idea or process. I enjoy sharing contrary or opposing views and communicating God’s word and the message of Jesus.

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I believe everyone deserves love and second chances. Those who are experiencing problems may need a helping hand and I am willing to extend that support.

#3 Gift, Administration (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am adaptive to process that leads to change or goal setting. I am a proven charismatic leader.

[H]eart

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

1. Operating AV systems, Music, events or outreach.

2. Travel for purpose, to inspire, support or complete a task for people.

3. Serve under pressure, extreme circumstances are O.K.

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

Youth and those searching for change.

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

Excite Me: Music, Production and Missions
Concerns: Lack of good planning.

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

Spiritual laziness
Educational
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Sound Lighting and Video for corporate, entertainment events. AV systems Design.
Executive Director at a Civic Auditorium

Other jobs I have experience in:

I.T., Search and Rescue, Youth Ministry. Event Planning and Coordination.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Music (drums, percussion and vocals). Electrical and Technical Engineering. Public Speaking

I have taught a class or seminar on:

AV equipment operator instruction, Rigging. I.T and desktop applications. Mountain engineering/repelling.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Commitment to process but always be flexible. Willingness to serve.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

50-50 High/Low Risk

Challenger

People Driven

Leader

Team

Variety

1. 2 Likes Control 4 Enthusiastic 3 Sensitive 1 Reserved
2. 2 Firm 4 Energetic 1 Non-Demanding 3 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge 4 Promoter 1 Enjoys Routine 3 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver 2 Mixes Easily 3 Relational 1 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold 3 Fun-Loving 1 Thoughtful 2 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven 4 Optimistic 2 Patient 3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed 4 Motivator 3 Good Listener 2 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge 2 Very Verbal 4 Loyal 1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined 2 Popular 1 Dislikes Change 3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive 2 Group Oriented 4 Sympathetic 3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful 3 Inspirational 4 Nurturing 1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented 2 Likes Change 4 Peace Maker 1 Scheduled
29 Total 36 Total 31 Total 24 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

Raised in a Christian family, Church Camp decision.

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

First Church Of God, Vancouver Wa 5 years

Calvary Temple, Washougal, Wa 4 years

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

Youth Intern Program, 4 years while attending college.

Owned an AV business since I was a young person.

Supporting major industry talent from Billy Graham to Presidents and Corporate leaders withing my business

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:

Divorce

Financial Failure

Death of Family Members

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. Creatively Evangelize through media or live events

4. Build relationships with other cultures than my own or within challenging area’s in the USA

5. share the gospel within the hard to reach area’s of the world, with new technologies or techniques.