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

Thank you Dedra Daehn 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

68%

Exhortation/Encouragement

56%

Giving

81%

Mercy Showing

56%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

34%

Serving

56%

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, Administration (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a passion to organize,plan, write, direct teams or any other administrative project. My greatest passion is to lead a team to achieve a common goal.

#2 Gift, Giving (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love to give as I am able–in large and small ways. It might be financially or in gifts or time.

#3 Gift, Teaching (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have taught at the college level for several years. I don’t feel this is my passion and I feel weak in this at times, I believe that God does have a calling for me to teach.

[H]eart

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

1. Spending time in worship.

2. Studying God’s Word.

3. Administrative challenges–doing projects for work or personally.

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

I love to work with adults in all stages of life–young adult, young married, young families and older adults.

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

Helping to bring home to those who have been wounded in relationships. My life story is one of restoration and hope.

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

Marriage/family issues
Divorce
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am a higher education administrator.

Other jobs I have experience in:

I have been in higher education all of my working career.

Special talents/skills that I have:

I believe my talents/skills are strategic planning, organizing and directing teams, and writing.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I have taught numerous business courses and also have led women’s Bible studies.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My relationship with Christ, my husband and my daughters.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 3 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	4 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	2 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
27 Total	27 Total	31 Total	35 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 accepted Christ when I was 13 and have always believed. My faith was tested in three significant seasons–infertility, cancer and then the end of my 25 year marriage due to my former husband’s infidelity. Through those seasons I grew in my faith but studying the world, seeking Godly counsel, prayer and being in a community of believers. Christ has completely restored my life.

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

First Assembly of God Church, Pratt, KS -Five years
Played Keyboard on the worship team, taught children’s Sunday School Class, led parenting and marriage classes.

The Living Well Church, Vancouver, WA 2 years
Participated on the worship team, hosted our weekly Bible study, managed the finances and other administrative responsibilities.

New Life Community Church – Marion, IN 1.5 years
Small group host (My husband led the group)

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

Raised in a Christian, loving home.

Remarriage

My career – great opportunities and experiences that have helped me grow professionally and personally.

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:

Infertility

Cancer

Divorce

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. Write (a book, study, Christian poetry, etc.)

4. Minister with my husband around the world – teaching, equipping churches, pastors, etc.

5. Continue to work on a healthy lifestyle.