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

Thank you Barbara Densmore 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

87%

Exhortation/Encouragement

75%

Giving

75%

Mercy Showing

53%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

71%

Serving

90%

Teaching

75%

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 am usually able to see and anticipate in advance what someone needs to accomplish the task they are working on and help them.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am so thankful and undeserving of the gift of salvation and I want everyone to know the peace that comes from accepting Jesus as Savior.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am so very blessed and I want to share that encouragement with others and encourage them to greater commitment and service to Christ.

[H]eart

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

1. Be an encouragement and blessing to my family and friends by preforming acts of service for them.

2. Working outside in the yard and/or garden.

3. Spending time with small children.

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

Small children, young or old who are interested in learning more about Jesus.

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

My greatest concern is the lack of commitment/involvement of people who say they love God but do not serve Him in the church or their lifestyle.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Spiritual laziness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired

Other jobs I have experience in:

group insurance specialist, farmer, office receptionist, hardware employee

Special talents/skills that I have:

I am good at organization
I am good with children

I have taught a class or seminar on:

insurance, VBS training, teacher training

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

I care about others

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

50-50 High/Low Risk

Challenger

Project Driven

Leader

Solo

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 3 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	1 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	1 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	2 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 4 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	2 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
40 Total	18 Total	21 Total	41 Total

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

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

Through the gentle persistence of a rural pastor to get me to church on a regular basis.

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

Nursery worker, teacher of all ages preschool through adult, church LBA, church treasurer,

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

The life testimony of a rural pastor to seek the lost (me). This challenges me to do the same.

My mother’s quiet living out her faith with an unbeliever. This encourages me to be a positive influence in my family.

My 28 years of employment at State Farm. Here is where my leadership skills and abilities were developed.

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:

My husband’s lack of commitment through much of our marriage. This drove me to my knees and made me determine what my real commitments were and to whom.

Lack of a close relationship with my father through my growing up years. This helped me to know that God never ignores me and is always there.

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. Help others gain a passion to live for Christ daily.

4. To have several one on one teaching/growing relationships with young ladies and older ladies.