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

Thank you Sharon Furey 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

78%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

81%

Mercy Showing

71%

Prophecy

50%

Pastoring/Shepherding

40%

Serving

65%

Teaching

62%

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 (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have no problem giving to those in need. I feel that all that I have is the Lord’s to begin with and I try to use my “things” wisely so that I can share with those who need it.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I can share the Gospel but am not always sure I communicate it effectively. I should know how to but it is more a matter of confidence.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love to encourage others with words or by praying for them. Sometimes all that is needed is to sit with someone and let them talk. Sometimes it is enough to just be there with them.

[H]eart

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

1. 1. Spend time with my family

2. 2. Travel

3. Read

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

I am at a point in my life where I am not sure how to answer this. Usually I enjoy being with younger people or children

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

Can’t answer this at this time.

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

Abuse/violence
At-risk children
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Imaging Technologist

Other jobs I have experience in:

Administrative assistant, fast food cashier, at home mom

Special talents/skills that I have:

Singing, computer skills, basic first aid

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Sunday school for children, small group leader for teens

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Compassion

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

Follower

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	1 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	1 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
32 Total	21 Total	43 Total	24 Total

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

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

Having been raised by parents who shared the Gospel with me from the time I can remember, I became a Christian at the age of 7. I realized my need for a Savior and my Mom led me to the Lord. I was baptized by my Dad at the age of 9 when I was convicted to identify with Christ in this way. Through the years I have felt the need to re-dedicate my life as I have matured and come to know who God is.

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

Sang in a small Gospel group for 20 years.

Worked as a youth leader and children’s worker at Charity Baptist Church, Three Rivers, MI

Worked as a deaconess for a number of years at Charity Baptist Church, Three Rivers MI

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

Having parents who led by example; who prayed for me daily; and encouraged me to walk with Jesus.

Having youth leaders who where willing to spend time with me in a relational way and teach me God’s Word and way.

Having Christian friends who have prayed for me, walked beside me in the good and bad times, and have grown with me as we figure out life.

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:

Death–of a child, of my husband, and of my parents.

Prolonged illness of a child

Being abandoned by church leadership during a long trial in my life.

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 sing again for God

4. To go on a short term mission trip

5. To encourage widows