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

Thank you Beverly Joseph 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:

Administration

59%

Evangelism

56%

Exhortation/Encouragement

40%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

46%

Prophecy

53%

Pastoring/Shepherding

40%

Serving

65%

Teaching

71%

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 (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have enjoyed teaching in the past and I think it is critically important to come alongside young parents to support them in encouraging the spiritual development of their children.

#2 Gift, Serving (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am too self-conscious to enjoy being the “front” person, but I enjoy working behind the scenes.

#3 Gift, Giving (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m a little surprised that this turned out to be one of my strengths; I sense that my growth in this area is fairly recent, in great part because of the recent sermon series on generosity.

[H]eart

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

1. Plan meals, shop for good food, and cook for my family.

2. Tend a small vegetable and herb garden.

3. Read for myself or with our grandchildren.

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

Young mothers who are trying to practice godliness.

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

VBS, support of missions, apologetics.

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

Marriage/family issues
Compulsive behavior
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am a fashion stylist at our daughters’ ladies boutique.

Other jobs I have experience in:

public relations

Special talents/skills that I have:

cooking

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Bible study, children’s Sunday School classes

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

organizational skills

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

Routine

1. 3 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	3 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	4 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	4 Motivator	2 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	1 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	1 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
25 Total	22 Total	32 Total	41 Total

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

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 raised in the church and, except for my college years, had faith nurturers all around me.

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

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bluefield, WV: VBS, couples Bible study

Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton, OH: Sunday School teacher in the elementary department, VBS, women’s Bible study, elder, Mission Committee, Nomination Committee, Christian Education Committee
First Friends Church: Sunday School teacher, VBS, Funeral Meal volunteer, Adult Sunday morning class

First Friends Church: Sunday School teacher, VBS, Funeral Meal volunteer, Adult Sunday morning class

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

One evening, alone, under the stars on a summer night I became hyper-aware of Who God is and who I am.

Praying with my father and seeing the example of his godly life.

The couples Bible study in Bluefield, WV.

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:

Our daughter getting pregnant in high school.

Our son’s depression and rebellion in high school.

Caring for my mother through her years of severe depression and dementia.

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. leading a Bible study for mothers of young children

4. organizing support for persecuted Christians/refugees living in camps, especially those from Syria

5. I’d like to be part of a group that developed a model for our church on how to minister to those who struggle with same sex orientation.