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

Thank you Cindy Byrd 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

56%

Evangelism

65%

Exhortation/Encouragement

34%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

31%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

56%

Serving

87%

Teaching

78%

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, Serving (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I prefer support roles. I am a background person and have always served in my professional and personal life.

#2 Gift, Teaching (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have been told I am good at getting a point across. I enjoy studying God’s word and learning principles to apply to daily living.

#3 Gift, Giving (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Finances have always been a struggle but we have tried to give no matter what and are so thankful for the blessing God has bestowed and we want to give back.

[H]eart

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

1. I love my family and grandchildren and want to be the soft place where they land.

2. I endeavor to make my home a refuge for my family and those who visit. I want it to be a happy quiet place they love to come to.

3. I want my life to reflect my love and need for Christ to others I come in contact with. I want to be able to remain calm in the storm so that others may see hope.

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

Young singles seem to like me and I them.

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

The church remaining light in the darkness. Staying true to the word of God.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Parenting
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired

Other jobs I have experience in:

Customer Service Rep 13 years, Housewife/Mother 19 years, Certified Household Manager for Private Family 14 years

Special talents/skills that I have:

Organizational skills, Management skills,

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My ability to maintain an even strain in difficult circumstances and keep the organization/task going and completed.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

High Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 4 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	2 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 1 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
34 Total	20 Total	29 Total	37 Total

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

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

Born and raised in Southern Baptist Church. Became a Christian at age 9 and baptized.

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

Bible Study Fellowship Myrtle Beach, SC Served in administration 2001-2006

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

Becoming a parent and raising a family.

Coming back to the church after a period of rebellion and going through Experiencing God and my years in Bible Study Fellowship

Moving away from everything I have ever known and going to work in NJ after raising my family.

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:

Mental Illness of my mother.

Alcoholism of my husband.

Homosexuality of my brother.

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 be able to relate and help others based on my life experiences

4. To be able to help those in financial need

5. To bring optimism, peace and calm in the midst of chaos