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

Thank you Cindy Carroll 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

87%

Evangelism

75%

Exhortation/Encouragement

59%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

34%

Prophecy

40%

Pastoring/Shepherding

53%

Serving

78%

Teaching

68%

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, Administration (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like being orgainized and helping others be orgainized.

#2 Gift, Serving (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel we are all called to serve with our gifts and talents.

#3 Gift, Evangelism (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I believe it is everyone’s responsibility to share the gospel.

[H]eart

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

1. Lead others to Christ!

2. Help young people learn and develop their talents. i.e. Collide Band

3. Singing praises to God!

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

Young people, teens AND senior adults…they are so much alike!

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

Worship ministry, singing & production.

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

Parenting
Financial stewardship
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

retired

Other jobs I have experience in:

Ministry assistant, computer labs

Special talents/skills that I have:

Organization, computer software, ability to teach computers to others. Listening

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Several software programs, starting up a children’s choir.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Confidentiality! I am able to keep between my and God when asked! But I always prayer over any confidances.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	4 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 4 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
30 Total	23 Total	36 Total	31 Total

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

when I was 9 years old I prayed and asked Jesus to take control of my life. I give Him everything.

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

Children’s Choir, Children’s Sunday School, Choirs, GAs & Mission Friends – Mill Creek Baptist Church for over 7 years.

Children’s Choir, Children’s Sunday School, Choir Lead Team, Choir, GAs, Youth Band & Vocals – CFBC for over 22 years

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

Going on mission trips to St. Vincent!

Marriage to John Carroll

Raising my kids. (not all of this was positive)

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:

Divorce.

Quitting work my senior year of high school.

Not finishing college degree.

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. Serving in a more active role in church office.

4. Going on more mission trips, possibly taking students on a trip.

5. Continue work with senior adults & students.