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

Thank you Amber T Harris 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

84%

Evangelism

78%

Exhortation/Encouragement

81%

Giving

90%

Mercy Showing

93%

Prophecy

65%

Pastoring/Shepherding

68%

Serving

71%

Teaching

81%

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 (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Everyone is made in the image of God. We are all image-bearers of Christ. Life can be very challenging and we must affirm the holy image in all of us.

#2 Gift, Giving (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
As a minister and director of a nonprofit, I recognize the important of financial gifts that support a mission. Giving of time, talents, energy and service is very important in exercising the community building aspects of the work.

#3 Gift, Administration (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Administration is key. It provides a foundation for the mission and work.

[H]eart

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

1. I love spending time with my three children and husband. We love adventuring together.

2. I really enjoy being in nature.

3. I enjoy kayaking.

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

I love intergenerational relationships. I love to work with people who are excited about serving. I work with youth/teenagers much of the time.

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

Outreach, service projects, community building, worship

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

Homelessness
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Minister: Director of a nonprofit and hospital chaplain

Other jobs I have experience in:

Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Director of Development

Special talents/skills that I have:

vocalist, public speaking, bring people together, preaching, pastoral care

I have taught a class or seminar on:

N/A

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Affirming the gifts in and presence of others.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	4 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	4 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	1 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	2 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	4 Motivator	3 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	1 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
26 Total	37 Total	36 Total	21 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 was 13 when I felt peace about making my faith public and almost parallel to the initial tug felt the bold call to ministry in my life. My ministry doesn’t fit into a box, but my faith has been challengened by the places I’ve been called to.

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

Fairfield UMC (High Point, NC) Minister to Youth and Young Adults, 5 years

Wake Forest Baptist Health and Novant (Winston-Salem, NC) Hospital Chaplain, 2 years

Ordained Minister in the Church of the Brethren and SPARK (Winston-Salem, NC) Executive Director, 1 year

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

My undergrad experience serving as a Student Peer Minister

Attending a Divinity School that focused on biblical principles and social justice

My relationship with my grandad

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:

Witnessing close friends make destructive decisions and walking alongside them while they journey and recover.

Feeling hopeless about American politics, but knowing the value and teaching of Christ to listen to and love our neighbors.

Being bullied in three different seasons of my life: young child, young adult, and in a professional setting.

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. To have a successful ministry where short-term missions were at the center.

4. To be a professional vocalist.

5. To send all three of my children to college or whatever continuing education plan they have.