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

Thank you Lisa Downie 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

50%

Evangelism

53%

Exhortation/Encouragement

56%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

46%

Prophecy

53%

Pastoring/Shepherding

46%

Serving

62%

Teaching

65%

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 (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I tithe regularly to my church and if there are requests for special offerings I give freely.

#2 Gift, Teaching (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I see the importance of knowing the word of God and having it explained in a clear and meaningful way to hearers so that they can apply it to their lives and grow spiritually.

#3 Gift, Serving (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am more comfortable operating in the background than up front, and I am willing to serve wherever there is a need that I can help to fill.

[H]eart

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

1. Singing in a group or as a soloist.

2. Discussing the Bible with others and sharing insights with them.

3. Contributing my part to a worthy cause and seeing positive results.

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

People in or near my own age group, people with a positive mentality

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

Helping people who come to Christ to grow and maintain their commitment and not become or remain backslidden.
Building unity in the body of Christ and helping people to feel like they belong.
Music ministry

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

Marriage/family issues
Abuse/violence
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Language teacher full-time
Translator part-time

Other jobs I have experience in:

Bilingual admin

Special talents/skills that I have:

Singing

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Foreign languages

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My ability to analyze situations and apply a logical approach to problem-solving

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 3 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	1 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
31 Total	18 Total	27 Total	43 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

I became a Christian as a teenager and have been growing in my faith through my life experiences. I have seen God’s presence in my life and continue to see Him working, despite the ups and downs that I’ve faced.

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

Bethel Baptist Church music ministry from 2004 to 2006, then from 2011 to 2021. Chorister, soloist and worship leader at different stages

Visiting shut-ins attached to Bethel Baptist Church, before Covid19.

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

Being baptized at Bethel in 2003

Attending TLC Encounters in 2016 and 2017

Attending Life Groups and maintaining fellowship with Christians over the years

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:

Broken relationships

Joblessness

Feelings of isolation

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. Sing regularly in church – doing that already

4. Contribute to a newsletter, or short publication explaining Biblical truths in a simple manner

5. Volunteer time to sit with people, listen to them and pray with them