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

Thank you Gabrielle Tate 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

71%

Evangelism

81%

Exhortation/Encouragement

90%

Giving

87%

Mercy Showing

90%

Prophecy

78%

Pastoring/Shepherding

65%

Serving

71%

Teaching

81%

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, Exhortation/Encouragement (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I find joy in brightening someone’s day, providing hope to their situation, seeing that they begin to believe again.

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
From personal experiences and deliverance from things, I am able to connect and have empathy for others easily. I know for sure if it had not been for the mercy of God, I would not be here. I want others to understand that it is by what Jesus has done that we can be free and He’ll meet you where you are.

#3 Gift, Giving (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’ve learned the importance of tithing and bringing offering. How it is vital to the upbuild of God’s church. I also know that I am a mere steward of what God has given to me. It really isn’t mine, I’m just managing it. So I give when He says to with joy!

[H]eart

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

1. I love to empower and encourage others! Literally, brings me joy to see someone that was sad or hurt, begin to smile again. I find myself encouraging/empowering more women and youth that have experienced trauma/abuse/neglect/lost/hurt/mentally ill/broken hearted.

2. I enjoy helping with youth and families, in whatever way. I believe in the family unit being as strong as possible. I also understand the trauma one can have experienced and how it affects the family unit (parents, children, siblings etc) if not freed from.

3. I really like spending time with my spouse and creating new memories/experiences with him.

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

Women of any age; Youth from 13-18; Young Adults 18-35

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

Women ministry, Youth Ministry are exciting to me! I also understand that there is a lack of natural understanding of mental illness and treatment in the church. That’s a developing passion of mine as well.

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

Marriage/family issues
Abuse/violence
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I’m currently a social worker.

Other jobs I have experience in:

I’ve practiced social work in schools, psychiatric hospitals, abuse and neglect of children and in a healthcare/hospital setting.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Pretty good with writing

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I have completed a webinar on stigmas of mental health, toxic relationships. I’ve also presented on a national scale of social work colleagues regarding mental health in the prison system.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Encouraging others, speaking, reliable

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	3 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	4 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	4 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	4 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
36 Total	36 Total	40 Total	37 Total

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

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

I was raised in the church and accepted Christ early age. Experienced great loss at an early age. Initially raised in an abusive home. My mother passed away when I was 6 years old, father was a heroin addict and became a ward of the court. Guardianship granted to my baby sitter and that home abuse was present. I’ve always found church as a safe heaven. God has delivered me from abandonment issues, suicidality and depression.

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

Rhema Bible Church, Broken Arrow, OK; Served in Pray Groups on Saturday’s and in Rhema Regals (young girls ages 13-16) on Monday’s. Served for 3 years.

New Covenant United Holy Church, Durham, NC. Served in this church my entire life other than the three years at Rhema.
Youth ministry, participated in pray & healing school, active in young adult ministry ( care group leader and prayer leader).

Ministered my initial sermon on July 30, 2017.

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

My aunt and God father’s constant encouragement, speaking life into me

Marrying into a Godly family that has shown me how to be a Godly wife and mother one day.

Moving to Broken Arrow, OK with my husband. That experience while it was mostly challenging was the most positive influence in where I am today.

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:

The passing of my mother and abandonment of my father

The time I was ready to commit suicide but God saved me

The strained relationship with my adoptive mother

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. Speaking at Women’s Conferences on a mega scale

4. Open transitional homes for women and children who have experienced domestic violence or desire to be freed from human trafficking.

5. Travel the world