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

Thank you Judy Fretts 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

34%

Evangelism

65%

Exhortation/Encouragement

50%

Giving

56%

Mercy Showing

71%

Prophecy

40%

Pastoring/Shepherding

43%

Serving

59%

Teaching

62%

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, Mercy Showing (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I had the example of my parents growing up, so it seems to be ingrained. Others have cared for and supported me. I want to be there for others.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I want others to know the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We live in such evil times – people need the good news.

#3 Gift, Teaching (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I don’t have great knowledge or education and my memory isn’t great, but others seem to think I have a way of expressing and explaining scriptures. I have to prepare, which makes me dig deeper and thus learn.

[H]eart

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

1. I love to do things for and with my family.

2. I love being a part of a church and the people of God.

3. I like to encourage others.

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

I seem to do my best with senior adults. I also love to care for babies.

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

Small groups. Caring for/about the lonely.

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

Homelessness
Poverty/hunger
Other – Caring for/about the sorrowful and lonely

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired

Other jobs I have experience in:

Senior living/assisted living

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have taught a class or seminar on:

For a number of years, I taught basic lay speaking in the United Methodist Church.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Compassion

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	4 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	1 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	4 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	1 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	1 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	1 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 4 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	1 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	3 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
41 Total	31 Total	16 Total	31 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Lion’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Otter’, and here are the descriptions of your Personalities, and how they can be used for God

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

Grew up in Christian home and in church. Always felt drawn to and love for Christ.

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

Up until the past 2 1/2 years, I was in the Methodist church. Served in many capacities, including teaching, Missions chair, District Lay Leader, taught

Basic Lay speaking on District level.

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

Becoming a mother even when doctors said it was impossible.

Having had Christian parents and husband and having Christian children.

Having been asked to become District Lay Leader in UM Church and serving in that capacity. Also having volunteered in Hospice, homeless shelter and community ministries.

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:

Loss of my husband and then my only sister.

Choosing not to complete a college degree. Knowing the long-term effects, want to be able to encourage others to press on.

Health issues

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. Start small group Bible study in my community

4. Volunteer service

5. be able to sing again