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

Thank you Jess Ruth 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

12%

Evangelism

84%

Exhortation/Encouragement

81%

Giving

46%

Mercy Showing

71%

Prophecy

37%

Pastoring/Shepherding

43%

Serving

31%

Teaching

53%

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, Evangelism (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I truly have a heart to share the ‘Good News’ to all people! I don’t want anyone to miss out on knowing Him and spending eternity in our Saviours presence. However, I need to work on my anxieties…

#2 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I would say this might be my top gift. I have always loved to encourage other’s. I love to make people laugh. I love grabbing Scripture and writing it out, for encouragement; either for other’s or myself. Love giving advice, that will help their situation…

#3 Gift, Mercy Showing (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Since being in High School, I’ve always felt the need to protect those, who may be struggling. Whether that’s with bullying, having no friends…

[H]eart

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

1. Praying: it always makes me feel recharged after I seek God in prayer.

2. Reading God’s holy Word: reading His Word, I feel closer to Him. I feel encouraged by His truth. I take away with, a least one thing; to encourage myself and other’s, to apply His Word in our life.

3. Laughing and being around people: Although, I consider myself more of an “introvert” and do need quiet time. I love to be in the company of other’s. Having a good laugh.

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

I love being around my grandparents, my grandpa was a Pastor. They are wise and give great godly advice. They help steer me in God’s truth. I would love to join a women’s group, whether to study the Bible, or to have a godly conversation.

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

Obviously, in this time we are in, the Church can’t do normal things… My anxiety tends to get in my way. My Church is quiet small, so not a huge bunch of opportunities.

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Homelessness
Poverty/hunger
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am focused on home-schooling and discipling my son. I would love to start encouraging and evangelising on YouTube later this year.

Other jobs I have experience in:

Only in being a Homemaker.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Making people laugh, when they are down! I am good at writing to people, I love to express myself in writing.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Encouragement

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

Follower

Team

Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	4 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	2 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	1 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	1 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	4 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
27 Total	35 Total	33 Total	25 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Otter’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Retriever’, and here are the descriptions of your Personalities, and how they can be used for God

Otter- Otters are very social creature. Otter personalities love people. They enjoys being popular and influencing and motivating others. Otter can sometimes be hurt when people do not like them. Otter personalities usually have lots of friends, but not deep relationships. They love to goof-off. (They are notorious for messy rooms.) Otters like to hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs are not often done well.) The otter personality is like Tigger in Winnie The Pooh.

Strength: People person, open, positive
Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline

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

To summarise: I grew up in the Church. As a teenager, after parents divorced, I strayed away from Church and God. In my mid 20’s; Christ led me back to Him, through my grandparent…

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

I have helped out with serving/helps.

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

My dad! He is a big part of my reason, that I have so much unwavering faith in God.

My grandparents, they have been a big part in my walk with Christ.

The Church I grew up in, was very instrumental. It helped me shape who 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:

An experience that I could never take back. Having an abortion at 16, was the worst thing I have ever done. I had my son 2 years later and I’m so thankful, God gave me a second chance. I look forward to one day, meeting the child I should of had. I want to help other’s make more wise choices and not to make the same mistake I did.

Stepping away from Church and God. I always blamed my parents divorce, mainly my mum, for not being more of a godly figure in my life. But, I realised, I could of chosen to stick around at Church. Also, being a bad influence on my friends. So, I want to encourage other’s to have a relationship with Christ and that yes it’s hard to pick up our cross daily. But, Christ is worth it all!

Being a young mum and not being saved for most of my son’s life. I regret not bringing him up in a godly environment, for most of his childhood. Now I’m doing all that I can to teach him in the way he should go!

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. I would love to have a godly husband, in the very near future! Serving Christ together.

4. Being able to proclaim the name of the Lord to all people.

5. Having a better prayer life. and a much closer relationship with Him.