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

Thank you Kathryn Charles 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

Evangelism

37%

Exhortation/Encouragement

75%

Giving

31%

Mercy Showing

40%

Prophecy

34%

Pastoring/Shepherding

43%

Serving

56%

Teaching

40%

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, Exhortation/Encouragement (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am a listener by nature. People often feel comfortable sharing with me. I enjoy encouraging others and affirming them.

#2 Gift, Serving (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I tend to the needs of others before my own.

#3 Gift, Pastoring/Shepherding (43%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am a mother of four kids, so this is my only experience in shepherding.

[H]eart

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

1. Writing – I write a lifestyle blog encouraging women.

2. Deep discussion/listening

3. Artistic expression – I love to create art, sew, read, and write.

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

I can see myself encouraging women, particularly in my age bracket (25-40).

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Marriage/family issues
Other – Mental health issues

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am a homemaker

Other jobs I have experience in:

Human resources

Special talents/skills that I have:

Writing

I have taught a class or seminar on:

n/a

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

I am empathetic.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

50-50 People/Project Driven

Follower

Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	4 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	1 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	1 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	3 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
26 Total	26 Total	36 Total	32 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 a Christian home and was saved at age 6. I spent years wandering and drowning in legalism. In July 2017, I stepped down as the Lord of my life and gave Christ control. I have been walking with Jesus hand in hand since.

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

Forcey Memorial Church, Silver Spring MD, Teen Ministry/Missions, attended youth group and a missions trip, 1998-2000

Forcey Memorial Church, Children’s Ministry, Sunday School Teacher’s Aide (Kindergarten), 2000-2001

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

2012 – began counseling for anxiety and depression

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:

1994 – began a struggle with compulsive overeating to cope with stress and shame. I was teased about my weight growing up, and I have a greater compassion for those who struggle with weight and disordered eating.

I have struggled with anxiety and depression since childhood. I am empathetic toward those who struggle with mental health.

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 write books encouraging women to walk in freedom and grace instead of shame and legalism.

4. I would encourage women to discover who they are in Christ, and to walk in love instead of low self esteem, etc.