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

Thank you Ian Longenecker 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

28%

Evangelism

46%

Exhortation/Encouragement

59%

Giving

65%

Mercy Showing

81%

Prophecy

21%

Pastoring/Shepherding

46%

Serving

59%

Teaching

37%

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, Mercy Showing (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
We are all our toughest critic. However, growing up I had physical limitations and was unable to regularly play with other children. Now I am a nurse and work with a large homeless/vulnerable population in Baltimore City

#2 Gift, Giving (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
God has always provided for my financial needs and wants. I feel like it is my responsibility to share. I also love to give my physical labor due to a passion for nature and keeping active.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
God has shown me how meaningful it is to encourage and motivate others. We all are struggling with something in life (myself included) and take pleasure in helping others overcome challenges in their life.

[H]eart

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

1. Being in nature/gardening

2. Cooking

3. Connecting to people 1:1 or in small group settings

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

Adults age 18 and up.

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

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

Drug abuse/recovery
Poverty/hunger
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Registered Nurse

Other jobs I have experience in:

Supervisor at non-profit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Special talents/skills that I have:

Active listening and patience; hope to uncover more

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

my ability to treat others with dignity and respect.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

50-50 People/Project Driven

Follower

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	4 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	1 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
27 Total	26 Total	39 Total	28 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 grew up in the Catholic church. Went to bible school, attending the service each week, and such. During college and young adult years I strayed away from God and to some degree the church. About a year and a half ago I starting going to a non=denominational church in Harford County. My desire to follow and serve God became re-ignited. Now I live in Baltimore City and sought after a church home that felt safe and well-rounded. Here I am.

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

Hospitality for over 5 years

Taught Bible School to 9th graders for 1 year

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

Moving to Baltimore City

Competing in cross country and swimming in high school

Becoming an Eagle Scout

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:

Being an outcast at a previous church

Addiction

Applying to multiple graduate-level physical therapy programs and getting denied from all my available options.

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 join a LifeGroup with the appropriate fit

4. To serve the poor/hungry/imprisoned/sedentary monthly

5. To develop at least one strong friendship with another partner at ACC