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

Thank you Tom Dye 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

100%

Exhortation/Encouragement

81%

Giving

81%

Mercy Showing

68%

Prophecy

81%

Pastoring/Shepherding

96%

Serving

90%

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, Evangelism (100%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m not afraid to speak publicly, and confident in sharing the word.

#2 Gift, Pastoring/Shepherding (96%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’ve served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and led men’s ministries

#3 Gift, Teaching (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have taught Sunday school, and led Bible studies

[H]eart

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

1. I’m a very hospitable person. I enjoy engaging with people

2. I enjoy surprising people with unexpected notes, or gifts of thanks

3. I enjoy reading history and biographies

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

I feel most comfortable with any adult age people

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

Teaching excites me the most. Praying for the pastoral staff

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Marriage/family issues
Other – Military/veteran issues

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I’m retired

Other jobs I have experience in:

US Air Force, retired/law enforcement/personal affairs/veterans issues

Special talents/skills that I have:

public speaking

I have taught a class or seminar on:

veterans benefits/Bible studies

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

serving others

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

People Driven

Leader

Team

1. 1 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 1 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. 1 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	3 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
27 Total	36 Total	28 Total	27 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 accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was 10 years old, at FBC, Laurel, Md.

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

Sunday school teacher: Suitland Baptist Church, Suitland, Md. 2 years

Deacon/Men’s ministry leader, Calvary Baptist Church, Bethlehem, Pa. 5-8 years

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

My very first job. There I learned management and customer service skills

My 20 years in the Air Force

Working with veterans

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:

Expressing myself verbally and written, going against the status quo

My divorce in 2012. I better understand how to help them through a very difficult time

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. Completing a seminary degree

4. A missions trip

5. wherever God’s direction leads