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

Thank you Katie Ignatowski 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

40%

Exhortation/Encouragement

68%

Giving

90%

Mercy Showing

71%

Prophecy

21%

Pastoring/Shepherding

62%

Serving

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, Giving (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I consider it a privilege to give of my time, talents, and resources for God’s kingdom

#2 Gift, Administration (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel comfortable with executive level decision making and enjoy the responsibility that comes with it

#3 Gift, Mercy Showing (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel God’s presence when I have the ability to show mercy to others as it has been (and is daily) shown to me

[H]eart

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

1. Real connection with people over coffee or in the context of a small group or Bible study

2. Exercising; general wellness activities

3. Reading about life, theology, cultural issues; Studying and engaging in dialogue about political, historical or legal issues through a faith lens

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

Anyone. I enjoy high-school / college/ young adult ministry as well as adults of all ages.

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

Discipleship; governance.

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

Spiritual laziness
At-risk children
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Compliance Attorney in higher education

Other jobs I have experience in:

Legal; politics; government

Special talents/skills that I have:

legal; ethics; board governance

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I have taught on a number of legal and ethics related matters. I have led a number of small groups for high school, college and young adult women.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My ability to connect to people and bridge divides, manage contentious situations in a calm manner and use rational decision making to arrive at solutions

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

High Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

People Driven

Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	2 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 4 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	2 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	4 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
28 Total	34 Total	32 Total	26 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

Always a difficult question to answer in a small text box. I grew up in a Christian home and my faith has evolved over time. I love Jesus, a lot.

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

various small group Bible studies not affiliated with a church

Young Life leader- Sun Prairie, WI; Young Life leader- UW Madison;

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

Joining churches that broadened my perspective and deepened my faith in Christ

Being involved in Young Life as a high schooler, serving at a YL camp in college, and leading other young women through YL throughout college and young adulthood

Moving out to California for law school

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:

I would also list moving to California, as it was a challenge in that I moved into an entirely new community far from home knowing no one

Break up from a long term relationship

Working through relational strain with family members through counseling

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. Running for political office

4. Running a faith based non-profit

5. Writing a book