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

Thank you Prudy Olson 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

46%

Evangelism

31%

Exhortation/Encouragement

37%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

34%

Prophecy

53%

Pastoring/Shepherding

53%

Serving

56%

Teaching

62%

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, Giving (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Tithing is scripturally mandated. Missions also is close to my heart.

#2 Gift, Teaching (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like to explore what the Bible says and communicate and discuss it with other Christians.

#3 Gift, Serving (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like to organize things and am good with details. I am a good proof-reader.

[H]eart

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

1. Music

2. Teaching piano lessons

3. Entertaining others in our home

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

Adults in small groups or children one on one

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

Missions, helping to organize things or seeing to details

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Marriage/family issues
Financial stewardship

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Piano teacher

Other jobs I have experience in:

Data entry; office work

Special talents/skills that I have:

Playing piano and bassoon; proof-reader; organizational skills

I have taught a class or seminar on:

different books of the Bible

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Musical ability

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

Routine

1. 3 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	2 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	1 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	1 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	1 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
31 Total	22 Total	23 Total	44 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

I grew up in a Christian home and went to the altar many times as a child. I finally gave my life completely to God as a freshman at Vennard College.

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

Wadena Evangelical Church, Wadena, MN, Sunday School teacher, youth leader, children’s club, church council, played piano; 1976 – 1995

Oskaloosa Evangelical Church, Oskaloosa, women’s group, played piano, worship team leader, conference board member; 1995 – 2017

Vennard College, University Park, employed in different departments, ministered to students in small groups and after hours; 1995 – 2008

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

Attending Vennard College

Working at Vennard College

Living near my husband’s family after we were married

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:

Vennard College closing

Our son struggling with depression

Our church closing

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 participate occasionally with the worship team

4. to go on a missionary trip

5. to help with Upward basketball