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

Thank you Donna Haug 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):

40%

50%

43%

53%

50%

37%

40%

84%

68%

To see descriptions on the Spiritual Gifts and how you can use them to further Christ’s Kingdom on earth, visit this link.

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I do have a heart of compassion for people. I love coming alongside those who are in leadership to assist in anyway that seems best. I usually prefer to not be in charge, but when necessary, I can step up. When I feel comfortable in a group, I am quick to jump in and help out wherever I can.

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m not the best at verbal communication, particularly in front of large groups. I can do it, but I don’t particularly enjoy it. I do love writing. I feel that I communicate well through that medium. I also love to convey truth through singing and worship. And in a small group setting, I love to talk about the things we are learning together.

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
We have never been super well off financially, but we have we have willingly shared with people and ministries around us. I do believe that what we have is to be stewarded well and used for the benefit of others.

[H]eart

1. I love to sing and harmonize. When I can put that together with worship for God, it brings me the greatest joy and fulfillment. I sing in a competitive Barbershop chorus. I love the challenge of it. But nothing compares to quality singing that is directed towards the Lord.

2. I love my family. Spending time with my kids and my two grandchildren are one of my favourite things to do. They truly are the joy of my life along with my husband, of course!

3. I have discovered through my work with Master’s College and seminary, but I am good at office work and behind-the-scenes administration. I can lead when I have to, but I find the most joy in Supporting others who are doing the leading in ways that God has gifted me personally.

I don’t know if I have a favourite age or type of person to work with. I love young children. I love older teenagers, and adults. I love adults and seniors. I think it’s more the type of interaction and the size of the group that will determine how much I enjoy the work.

Singing is such a passion for me, and it is one of the strongest ways that I feel God speaks to me. When I can share that passion together with others and worship to God, I believe that is my sweet spot. I don’t need to lead it I just want to be a part of it.

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Poverty/hunger
At-risk children

[A]bilities

Executive Assistant Academics and Financial Aid Officer at Master’s College & Seminary

Other office jobs

Working with computer based spreadsheets and data management. Good listening ear and supportive attitude. Singing. A little guitar. Crafting (crocheting). Creative writing, devotionals etc.

Supportive attitude

[P]ersonality

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

Team

Routine

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

I became a Christian as a young child of about five years old with my mother at home. I have pursued the Lord pretty consistently for all of my life. I am very blessed and grateful for my heritage and for what the Lord has done in my heart Over the years.

Administrative Assistant at Master’s College and seminary from 2009 to present

Worship team member at Church on the Hill in Cobourg, Ontario (2018-2023)

Growing up as a pastors kid, and then as a missionary kid has Given me a clear understanding of life in ministry and the importance of a steady commitment to the Lord, regardless of circumstances.

As a teenager, I was encouraged to use the musical giftings that God had given me in our local church setting in Brazil. I was part of a group of young people who loved the Lord and longed to draw close to him.

I can recall several distinct times at the altar when in prayer and surrender, I dedicated my life to following wherever the Lord Jesus would lead me. Despite my naturally introverted personality, I felt that the Lord wanted me to use exactly who I was to serve him. It took me a long time to learn that I didn’t have to be like everyone else in ministry leadership in order to be effective for him.

I have been through a lot of change in my life, particularly internationally. I don’t particularly enjoy change, but having been through so much of it I have a tender spot in my heart for immigrants to Canada who are trying to adjust to this new culture.

My husband, Mark, and I have been missionaries for many years in both Brazil and in Mozambique. Not all of our experiences were easy in ministry. Sometimes working in partnership with others is very challenging. It has taught us so much about dealing with interpersonal struggles and about endurance in trials.

Despite all of our efforts as parents, one of the biggest challenges we have faced is that neither of our three children are currently serving the Lord. It breaks my heart to see them walking away, so dear. Life is not as black-and-white as we want, thought it was. There is so much challenge involved in raising a family in our modern culture. We are committed to loving our children and their families and being a strong spiritual influence on them and on our grandchildren. We are praying with great intensity to see God breakthrough. We have a soft spot for parents who are struggling with their own prodigals.

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. Be a part of a God honouring, top quality singing group of some kind with the purpose of worshipping and bringing glory to God with excellence.

4. Become connected to a small group where I can get to know people on a more personal level And to encourage and challenge each other to grow in our faith.

5. Be instrumental in bringing my children and their families to a 100% commitment to God with their whole lives.