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

Thank you Julie Johnson 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

18%

Evangelism

21%

Exhortation/Encouragement

31%

Giving

65%

Mercy Showing

18%

Prophecy

28%

Pastoring/Shepherding

Serving

62%

Teaching

37%

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 (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
God has always provided enough resources that I can tithe and give a little extra. I have to be honest though, I struggle sometimes to be a cheerful giver.

#2 Gift, Serving (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Not being in the limelight doesn’t bother me. I work well with my hands (landscaping) and have been given an eye for detail and the ability to absorb knowledge regarding plants.

#3 Gift, Teaching (37%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:

[H]eart

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

1. Watching and making things grow.

2. Helping family and friends with moves, yard upkeep, etc.

3. Being able to be outside in nature to see all the things God has created.

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

People with similar interests, generally any age except young children

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

Work projects that are hands on

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

Marriage/family issues
Financial stewardship
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

certified arborist

Other jobs I have experience in:

landscape maintenance, horticulture supervisor

Special talents/skills that I have:

eye for detail, thoroughness, creativity

I have taught a class or seminar on:

All arborist or horticulture related, i.e., proper planting, proper pruning

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

reliability

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	1 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	2 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	1 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	1 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
31 Total	18 Total	25 Total	46 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Beaver’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Lion’, 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

Lion- This personality likes to lead. The lion is good at making decisions and is very goal-oriented. They enjoy challenges, difficult assignments, and opportunity for advancement. Because lions are thinking of the goal, they can step on people to reach it. Lions can be very aggressive and competitive. Lions must learn not to be too bossy or to take charge in other’s affairs.

Strength: Goal-oriented, strong, direct
Weakness: Argumentative, too dictatorial
Limitation: Doesn’t understand that directness can hurt others, hard time expressing grace

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

I grew up in a Christian household so I have always known Jesus. During the Vesper services at church camp when I was 9, I felt led to come forward during the invitation and then was baptized.

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

Put together church newsletter, New Whiteland Christian Church, New Whiteland IN, volunteer, 2-3 years?

Landscape maintenance, Indian Creek Christian Church, Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, Greencastle Christian Church, volunteer, late 90’s through last year.

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

Watching Mom and Dad’s work ethic while growing up

My career path early on that influenced my love and appreciation of God’s creation (plants, birds, etc.)

Growing up in a small town where Godly values were obvious

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

the loss of my dad

Mom’s life-threatening illness in the past

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. Spend more time caring for church grounds

4. donate more money to ministries

5. go on a mission trip that is service oriented (painting, construction, etc.)