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

Thank you Eboni Ogunseinde 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

65%

Evangelism

71%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

65%

Prophecy

65%

Pastoring/Shepherding

50%

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, Evangelism (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I know that I wouldn’t be where I am today without God’s grace, favor and mercy, and I enjoy sharing my story with others.

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Everyone goes through things, but not everyone is strong enough to get through them alone and come out ok. I enjoy encouraging others so that they know that their struggles are only temporary. Also in encouraging them I’m encouraging myself.

#3 Gift, Administration (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m an attorney so this is just something that comes naturally.

[H]eart

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

1. Helping others, making a difference in someone’s life, making people smile/happy

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

It depends on what I’m doing. I’ve been a daycare teacher before so I enjoy working with the little ones. Of course I can work well with people my age becaus often times we can relate to one another. I also enjoy working with older people so that I can soak up some of their wisdom.

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

I’d love for there to be a dance ministry! I’ve done praise dancing for as long as I can remember whenever there was an opportunity. Ministering to people through song and dance is definitely a passion of mine.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Abuse/violence

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Attorney

Other jobs I have experience in:

All of my past jobs before becoming an attorney were customer service positions.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Writing poetry, arts and crafts, painting, decorating,

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My determination… Once I put my mind to something it’s as good as done.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	1 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
37 Total	22 Total	26 Total	36 Total

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

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

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

It’s how I was raised. We went to church so much when I was a child that once I got out the house I never wanted to go to church. I got to college and stayed away from church for awhile but quickly realized I needed God. It was impossible to do things on my own and He showed up as usual, and I was so grateful.

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

I was captain of the praise dance team Zion Apostolic Temple in Dallas for years. I grew up at that church and was involved the whole time, so maybe 10-15 years. I was also in a group there called BELLS (Becoming Elegant Ladies and Loving Saints). We learned how to be ladies and volunteerd at nursing homes.. I also helped lead Children’s Church.
I was on the praise dance team also at Wheeler Avenue Baptist a Church for about a year before coming to Higher D.

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

Graduating undergrad

Graduating law school

Passing the bar and becoming an attorney

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:

Making bad grades in school and feeling less than it incapable.

Not being where I want to be in life.

Allowing the fear of failure to determine my actions

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. Either start my own firm or work a job where I felt fulfilled and like I was making a difference.

4. Start a family without worries about finances or support

5. Travel the world to share my story with others to encourage them and remind myself of where I’ve been