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

Thank you Alexandra Mortimer 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

75%

Evangelism

62%

Exhortation/Encouragement

62%

Giving

78%

Mercy Showing

25%

Prophecy

75%

Pastoring/Shepherding

68%

Serving

56%

Teaching

87%

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, Teaching (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love to spend time find the answers and what to help others to both learn that skill and benefit from what I have already learnt.

#2 Gift, Giving (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
To provide for others with no thought of return is one of the clearest ways I can be Christ in my life, to bring a fraction of joy and make them feel love in that moment.

#3 Gift, Administration (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
One of my natural skills that can be employed in the human endeavours of being church in the 21 century.

[H]eart

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

1. Praising God and enabling others to do so too.

2. Praying for people and making them know that they are worthy of that time and effort and that God responds even if they don’t have the language to speak for themselves.

3. Providing an environment for others to explore who they are in Christ and what revelations that brings about.

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

Working alongside other Christians, especially women, to provide the support network for others to start or continue their own faith journey, across any ages, and to feel empowered to do so.

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

The need to ensure we are not apathetic to our own growth in Christ and to celebrate and give thanks for all the kissing we have that we often ignore.

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

Financial stewardship
Spiritual laziness
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Civil servant

Other jobs I have experience in:

Librarian, musician

Special talents/skills that I have:

Dealing with complex written materials to help others understand. Teaching groups of people in an engaging way.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Stakeholder engagement and management

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My authentic, happy personality and life experience.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	3 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	2 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	4 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
31 Total	27 Total	34 Total	29 Total

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

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

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

Knew of God as a result of upbringing, but sought out an invitation to church in my late teens by a friend as I was looking for something more.

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

Served within my fellowship at Morley Salvation Army for 25 years

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

Serious illness where i had a heart attack and cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated, followed by a long recovery in stages over many years.

Terminal illness and death of my father

My time at high school

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:

The death of my baby nephew

My struggle at work during my ill health and having to make difficult decisions regarding my career

Learning to live with increased levels of anxiety as a result of my life experiences

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. Create an environment for others to discover their spiritual gifts and talents

4. Counsel and equip others through life challenges, grief and turmoil

5. Host events to join together in praise and learning