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

Thank you Jill Stegman 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:

Administration

37%

Evangelism

34%

Exhortation/Encouragement

65%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

75%

Prophecy

21%

Pastoring/Shepherding

25%

Serving

78%

Teaching

34%

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 (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy serving in most areas of need, such as doing home repairs, cleaning and serving meals when others are not able.

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Along with God, my past experiences have taught me how to have mercy on others. Everyone needs mercy because everyone has messed up. We’ve all sinned and all deserve the same grace that Jesus has given us.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I try to lead by example, offer times failing, but I don’t give up and try and try again whilest trying to encourage others to do the same.

[H]eart

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

1. I love worshiping and learning about the Lord with my husband, family, and small group.

2. Spending time with my family and friends brings great joy to my life.

3. I enjoy being outdoors listening to the sounds of nature, watching wildlife, listening to grandkids laugh, and
playing with pets.

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

I enjoy a variety of ages.

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

Ministies that help bring families closer to God, help them improve their relationship with eachother, and serving those who are limited in various needs.

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

Marriage/family issues
Abuse/violence
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Manager at medical software company.

Other jobs I have experience in:

Nurse and retail experience.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Nursing and everyday life skills (cooking, cleaning, managing finances).

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I have taught classes on work related items but not really anything outside of that area.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My ability to have empathy for others and my willingness to serve where needed.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

50-50 People/Project Driven

Follower

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	4 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	1 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
23 Total	27 Total	46 Total	24 Total

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

Grandmother inspired me.

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

n/a

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

Attending women’s group at church camp with my grandma and her influence on my life.

Being around other Christians throughout my life has inspired me and helped me grow in my faith.

My marriage with Kevin. He walks with me and leads me on my spiritual path on getting closer to God.

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 around people who say they are committed to the Lord yet their actions say otherwise.

Divorce.

Mental abuse from past relationships.

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 those going through marriage issues/divorce and help them lean on God.

4. Help famililes/patients in Hospice setting.

5. Serve at women’s shelter, homeless shelter, etc.