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

Thank you Ashley Hudson 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

62%

Evangelism

62%

Exhortation/Encouragement

87%

Giving

56%

Mercy Showing

65%

Prophecy

53%

Pastoring/Shepherding

40%

Serving

68%

Teaching

50%

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 (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I chose a career as a Clinical Therapist because I am compassionate, empathic and a good listener. I use positive support and encouragement on a daily basis at work and at home.

#2 Gift, Serving (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I find pleasure in helping others.

#3 Gift, Mercy Showing (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I understand that every person comes from a different circumstance. I believe that everyone responds differently to life events, but I believe most everyone does the best they know how to do at the time.

[H]eart

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

1. Spend quality time with my family and friends.

2. Recognize and verbalize the gifts of others to support positive self esteem.

3. Watch personal growth in others and acknowledge it within myself.

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

I connect easily with a variety of people, but typically enjoy working with women, college students and young mothers most.

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

I enjoy working in the nursery but am also interested in using my clinical skills to help others combat stress.

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

Parenting
Abuse/violence
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Licensed Professional Counselor

Other jobs I have experience in:

Administrative work

Special talents/skills that I have:

Patience, compassion and understanding.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I do not enjoy public speaking, but I do function as a Clinical Supervisor to counseling students.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My optimism and ability to see good in the world.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Routine

1. 1 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	3 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	3 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 1 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
21 Total	31 Total	41 Total	27 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Retriever’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Otter’, 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

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

I grew up attending a Brethren church with my family. It was an expectation that I get to know God. I clearly recall asking God to be in my Heart when I was eight years old. Since then, when I pray I swear I can feel a tugging in my heart. Praying gives me a peace and rest from anxious thought like no other thing does. It is because of these things that I believe.

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

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

Making close and lasting friendships in both primary school and college.

Finding and marrying my husband.

Becoming a mom.

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:

Growing up with an alcoholic father.

Witnessing domestic violence in my household.

Being blessed with a niece with medical 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. I would take my entire family on a mission trip.

4. I would find ways to volunteer in the community as a family.

5. I would start my own clinical practice on a piece of country property where adventure therapy and meditation could play a role.