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

Thank you Donna King 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

21%

Evangelism

56%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

87%

Mercy Showing

65%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

65%

Serving

56%

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, Giving (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have tithed from childhood with my allowance and have continued the practice. I also feel led to contribute to worthwhile organizations with Christian goals.

#2 Gift, Teaching (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy leading small groups of women in Christian studies, and have taught Sunday School classes for many years.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like to encourage people and share a scripture or just encouraging words.

[H]eart

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

1. Study the Bible.

2. Listen to good Bible preachers.

3. Sing and worship.

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

I love the group of ladies that I currently work with in Women at the Well.

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

I’m concerned about many areas of the church during this pandemic, especially concerning children and youth, but I no longer feel called to those areas.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Poverty/hunger
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired school teacher

Other jobs I have experience in:

Always taught school

Special talents/skills that I have:

Speak Spanish. Love to play bells.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Regular Sunday School Classes.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

A smile and patience.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 4 Firm	1 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	4 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
43 Total	17 Total	40 Total	40 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Lion’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Retriever’, and here are the descriptions of your Personalities, and how they can be used for God

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

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

Parents took me to church from a young age. At church camp during my early teens I made a personal profession of faith and continued seeking to become who Christ wanted me to be.

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

Taught kindergarten at Red Bird Mission in Kentucky for 9 years. Also taught children’s Sunday School classes during that time as well as VBS.

Volunteered at a Christian Coffeehouse called Lighter Side of Darkness in Springfield, Illinois for maybe 6 years.

Helped in a Spanish language mission church in Palestine, Texas, for several years.

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

During college my experiences with the Wesley Foundation were very valuable.

My experiences in Bolivia, South America, as a Peace Corps Volunteer were very enlightening in experiencing a different culture.

My experiences in working with the Appalachian people at Red Bird Mission was a different culture also.

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:

The death of my husband from cancer has had a profound effect on my life. And later when I heard of the Stephens Ministry and their “Journey Through Grief” booklets, I wanted to share those with others experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Some actions within Christian groups that I did not expect and made me a bit wary of too much involvement in the organized church.

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. If I were younger, I’d like to be a missionary in a Spanish speaking country.