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

Thank you Diane Russell 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

56%

Exhortation/Encouragement

34%

Giving

56%

Mercy Showing

40%

Prophecy

81%

Pastoring/Shepherding

50%

Serving

62%

Teaching

84%

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, Teaching (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
It has been rewarding privilege to teach my adult Sunday School class for many years. I’ve probably learned more and grown more that any who listened to me, but I have been told that I do this ministry well.

#2 Gift, Prophecy (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Time and again I have felt, through no other urging that the Spirit, what should or will happen. I have very strong ‘gut instincts’ that more often than not, are true to what actually transpires. I’ve also experienced ‘dreams’ that seem more that just the imaginings of a sleeping mind.

#3 Gift, Serving (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like to help out. I do, however, let myself find excuses for not during so.

[H]eart

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

1. music – participating in any musical activity

2. farm life – being actively engaged in raising crops and livestock…. being a first hand witness to God’s hand in nature and working with Him to raise crops and sheep.

3. sewing…. a skill that allows me to express myself creatively… also teaching that skill to others.

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

adults (especially those of shared interests – like my Sunday School class)
children who seek to learn (like those I teach sewing to)

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

music ministry, teaching ministry,

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Parenting
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

farmer, musician, volunteer teacher

Other jobs I have experience in:

Public school teaching, Costume designer/pattern maker, National Board of Directors for the USSA

Special talents/skills that I have:

music, sewing, shepherding (literally – with sheep)

I have taught a class or seminar on:

The Bible, Music,

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

I say what I mean, I mean what I say, I do what I say I will do

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Solo

1. 3 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	3 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 4 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	4 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
35 Total	23 Total	23 Total	49 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

Being born into a Christian family gave me the gift of an early awareness that God loves me and Jesus saves me. As a youth I experienced the saving grace that heightened my awareness of the Holy Spirit at work in me, giving me strength and discernment.

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

Wabash Friends Church (Indiana) Organist/Pianist 1969-1972

Eden Church : Organist/accompanist 1976 – current, adult Sunday School Teacher 1976 – current, Vacation Bible School leader 3 years, served on various boards and committees

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

Marrying the right guy

Parenting three children

Growing up on a farm, and still being a farmer as an adult

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:

Feeling left out of a group that I longed to be a part of

Being part of an effort that had large negative reaction from the community

Facing major health concerns

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. To play music that facilitates worshipful and inspiring moments

4. To bring the love of Jesus to others through incidental conversations and experiences

5. to tavel and see first hand the amazing creation of God