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

Thank you Travis Brannon 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

56%

Evangelism

53%

Exhortation/Encouragement

81%

Giving

65%

Mercy Showing

50%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

68%

Serving

43%

Teaching

81%

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, Exhortation/Encouragement (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a positive outlook on like and love to show people light where they see darkness

#2 Gift, Teaching (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I get on a role when talking about the gospel and appreciate getting to develop full-circle discussions

#3 Gift, Pastoring/Shepherding (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a heart for youth and appreciate getting to walk them through situations that I went through myself

[H]eart

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

1. Going on a hike, bike ride, or car ride outdoors where there is space and time to think

2. Spending time in a quiet place learning, journaling, and being still

3. Speaking into people’s lives/encouraging them (1 on 1 in-depth conversation with humility).

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

Humble people who openly hurt or have questions

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

Pastoral care ministries

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

Marriage/family issues
Compulsive behavior
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Advertising/Marketing – analytics and strategy development

Other jobs I have experience in:

Young Life Leader; Backpacking Guide to those looking to grow in walk with Christ

Special talents/skills that I have:

Analyzing data; crafting a compelling message; leadership

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Spiritual growth

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Communication

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Leader

Solo

Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	4 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	1 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	4 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	1 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	4 Motivator	3 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	4 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	4 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	4 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
24 Total	44 Total	34 Total	20 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

Grew up in a home where gospel wasn’t present. However, I was always open and curious to Christianity. Was invited to to a youth camp, which sounded like a dream come true. Heard the gospel and had very little doubt. Accepted Christ and warmly welcomed shepherds into my life. I appreciated the guidance and the opportunity for humility and authenticity (things I deeply value).

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

Young Life Leader (4 years) – Befriended and mentored high school students -shared the gospel and daily life with them.

Camp counselor (3 months) – Excitedly led middle schoolers through understanding of the gospel

Wilderness Ranch Backpacking Guide – Young Life (6 months) – led 6 day, 5 night backpacking trips focused on spiritual growth of young believers.

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

Going on work crew with Young Life. I was shown what it looked like to lay your life down humbly and find joy in things apart from this world.

Becoming a Young Life leader. Learned what it looked like to pastor and share life in humility.

Going through my churches pastoral care program, Re:gen. A 12 month class taking a 12-step approach to giving sin struggles to the Lord.

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:

Getting in trouble with the law regarding alcohol. Led to giving that sin struggle to the Lord.

Parents having a tough marriage that left home a scary and seemingly unsafe place.

Insecurity and lies that led me to believe I wasn’t made well

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. Be a children’s book author that taught Godly principles

4. Lead a faith-based counseling practice

5. Lead up a pastoral care ministry