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

Thank you Hannah Hsieh 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

34%

Evangelism

53%

Exhortation/Encouragement

78%

Giving

37%

Mercy Showing

46%

Prophecy

43%

Pastoring/Shepherding

25%

Serving

62%

Teaching

78%

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 (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am able to empathize with people and provide clarity and insight into their struggles

#2 Gift, Teaching (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like to think that I’ve been given the gift of wisdom and insight, and that I am more able to exercise introspection compared to other people, paired with a willingness/eagerness to share those insights with others

#3 Gift, Serving (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I don’t mind/enjoy doing smaller things to help with events. I think planning/logistical details are what make events possible, and I don’t mind filling that role

[H]eart

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

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

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

Justice/oppression, the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic diversity, areas where there is typically higher conflict

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

Poverty/hunger
Policy/politics
Other – Social Justice

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Business Analyst

Other jobs I have experience in:

N/A

Special talents/skills that I have:

Introspection, Creativity, perception

I have taught a class or seminar on:

N/A

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Ability to engage in conflict, observation, and ability to analyze and think through complex issues

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Challenger

People Driven

Follower

Solo

Routine

1. 3 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	2 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
32 Total	23 Total	33 Total	32 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

I grew up as a Christian, but my faith really solidified when I started going to my campus ministry. My brother came out in my sophomore year in college, and while that experience increased my trust in God’s goodness and faithfulness, it damaged my trust in the church/people in general.

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

3 years as Small Group leader in InterVarsity

4 Years as a leader in Parent/Teen fellowship at my first church

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

Finding a community in InterVarsity

Attending Urban Plunge and learning about God’s heart for justice

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:

Feelings of abandonment from community

Interacting with the church/family after my brother came out

Being a woman in the church/having to deal with feeling lesser in value when compared to men in the church

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. Forming a stronger understanding of the church and planting roots within a church community

4. Encouraging the church to engage with difficult topics/conversations occurring in our society today

5. Pivoting from my current career to focus into something that involves more creativity/artistic talent