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

Thank you Noelle Stephens 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

40%

Exhortation/Encouragement

37%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

37%

Prophecy

43%

Pastoring/Shepherding

43%

Serving

90%

Teaching

68%

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, Serving (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I prefer to be less known and fill needs as an indian rather than a chief

#2 Gift, Giving (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I want to give to the needs of God’s kingdom and fellow believers.

#3 Gift, Teaching (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like to facilitate women’s bible studies.

[H]eart

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

1. Worship, sing

2. Study scriptures in a guided program

3. Serve in the church office/finance, filing, computer input.

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

Women, any age who are seeking to know more about God.

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

Honesty, integrity, finances

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

Financial stewardship
Spiritual laziness
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired accountant

Other jobs I have experience in:

Word/data processing

Special talents/skills that I have:

Singing

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Proverbs

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Support staff

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

Project Driven

Follower

Solo

Routine

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	4 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
27 Total	20 Total	35 Total	38 Total

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

As a child with disinterested parents I felt strong need for security and protection provided by God to whom I was introduced through early age Sunday School.

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

Southwest Community (Palm Desert CA)-Preschool music; St Andrews Presbyterian Church (Indio CA)-Deaconess; Coachella Valley Christian Church (Indio CA)-Deaconess, Board Chairperson, Financial Secretary; Our Saviors Lutheran (Palm Springs)-Choir; Northgate Community Church (Cathedral City)-Women’s Bible Study leader, Counting team (Financial committee)

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

Air Force-my skills were valued and I was appreciated by my co-workers and superiors.

Godmother-when I broke her favorite drinking glass she taught me to value people over things.

Grandmother-poured her time and history and faith into me.

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:

Mother-telling me she hated me from my birth and I was never going to be capable of loving others because I had never been loved.

Father-Not reaching out in love or protection, a silent presence.

Teacher in the third grade who asked for contributions-ignored mine and rewarded others.

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. Providing opportunities and child care for younger women to meet together in order to learn more of God, develop support and fellowship with each other.

4. Pay off the Church’s debt and fund future projects.

5. Be available to all staff and committees behind the scenes in a support capacity to enable them to get on with their God given assignments.