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

Thank you Kathleen Wiggins 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

100%

Evangelism

100%

Exhortation/Encouragement

100%

Giving

100%

Mercy Showing

100%

Prophecy

100%

Pastoring/Shepherding

100%

Serving

96%

Teaching

96%

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, Administration (100%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
During my 20 years in the military I was noted as having meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills. I have continued these skills in my current occupation in the Federal Govt and in various churches assisting secretary and the administration offices.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (100%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy sharing good news, good information that can assist and inspire others. Sharing my experiences, using sound examples to guide and encourage hope in people. I believe that I have an innate ability to deliver information in a manner tailored for each person’s individual needs.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (100%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
This is closely associated with Evangelism. So, I take the same approach. I’m not a singer, but I served on the Praise and Worship ministry in several churches. I enjoy exhorting and encouraging people. To see the change in the approach to life challenges is fulfilling to me and encourages me to continue sharing and giving.

[H]eart

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

1. Organization management. Taking something that is unorganized, in a state of organized chaos and working with others to bring organization, clarity and sucsess.

2. Encouraging, empowering and equipping people. Working with and ministering to military veterans and the marginalized, especially those in dire straits.

3. Church: Praise and worship.
Personal/family: Making my mother smile, seeing Mom laugh. Seeing my partner smile and laugh.

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

Praise and Worship, Music ministry. Women’s ministry.
Ages: Adults over 30.

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

The marginalized not being accepted.
Same gender issues in the church.
Need more multi-cultural, multi-racial inclusion.

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

Spiritual laziness
Educational
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Program Analyst with the Federal government. Government Contracts. Program Management.

Other jobs I have experience in:

Health care administration.
Organizational Management.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Organizational management.
Public speaking

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Intro to the bible.
Healthcare, CPR, Self-aid buddy care.
TRICARE healthcare benefits.
Leadership.
Team building.
Conflict resolution

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Working well and getting along with others.
Team building.
Inspiring and encouraging.
Organizational skills.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	2 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	4 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 3 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	2 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	4 Motivator	3 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	4 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
34 Total	43 Total	34 Total	32 Total

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

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

Through my childhood, I observed my mother, grandmother and grandfather in their church and spiritual endeavors and experiences. I always, attended and participated in church activities, however, I didn’t have my own personal spiritual connection. In my late 30’s, I had a health challenge due to unwise personal behaviors. As always, I would contact my mother for prayer and guidance when I was in such situations. I was in shock and awe when my mother, lovingly told me that I need to seek God for myself and get my own personal relationship with the savior. From that day, I was determined to learn more, surrender all to God and accept Christ as Savior. This is my testimony.

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

Howard University Divinity School Chapel
Pastor Abena McCrae
(240) 898-5601
2013 – 2015

New Life Christian Ministries International
Pastors Dennis and Stacie Houston
Bishop Brian Garner (301-659-2022)
January 2009 – September 2010
· Church Administration Assistant
· Outreach Ministry
· Music Ministry
· Associate Pastors adjutant
· Social Committee
· Bible Study lectures
· Hosted Bible Study sessions and other social events

Victory Chapel
Pastors Kevin and Wanda Ross
Accokeek, MD
301-283-0900
info@victorynow.net

May 2006 – January 2009
· Outreach Ministry
· Music Ministry
· Women’s Ministry
· Social/Event Committee
· Organized events and presentations for Military Veterans’ Day program

New Life Assembly of God (South)
Pastor Michael McGraw
Waldorf, Maryland
301-333-2083
April 2004 – 2006 (approx.)

· Outreach Ministry
· Music Ministry
· Women’s Ministry
· Koinonia (cell group) host

New Life Assembly of God
Pastor Sullivan McGraw
Capital Heights, Maryland
301-333-2083
July 2001 – 2004 (approx.)

· Completed Evangelism training course
· Outreach Ministry
· Music/Dance Ministry
· Women’s Ministry
· Organized events and presentations for Military Veterans’ Day program

Ambassadors Worship Center
Pastors Martin and Lynell Williams
Omaha, Nebraska
402-341-1866
1999 – 2001 (approx.)

· Outreach Ministry
· Music Ministry
· Women’s Ministry
· Koinonia (cell group) host
· Youth Ministry lectures

Greater St Paul COGIC
Pastor Joseph Shannon
Omaha, Nebraska
402-341-2231
1997 – 1999 (approx.)

· Outreach Ministry
· Music Ministry
· Women’s Ministry

Maranatha COGIC
Pastor Thomas N. Bristow (deceased)
First Lady Marcella Bristow (803-445-3303)
Mackenbach, Germany
1994 – 1997

· Salvation (Christian birth) and baptism
· Church Administration Assistant
· First Lady’s adjutant
· Outreach Ministry
· Music Ministry
· Women’s Ministry
· Usher

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

Serving at Howard University Divinity School chapel

Chaplaincy training at Dept of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Washington, DC

Learning about different religious cultures and traditions (Islam, Buddhism, Islam, Hinuism) . Spending time in their places of worship.

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:

Rigid church traditions that prohibit people from being free and growing in their relationship with God.

Antiquated methods of teaching about the bible, biblical principles, spirituality.

Churches that highlight the shame of the people vice identifying issues, helping people to overcome, equipping with spiritual/daily life tools, setting them up for success in life.

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. Complete Ministry training, followed by ordination and license.

4. Create a teaching course based the biblical principal and walking through real life.

5. Write a book about my multifaceted life (home, church, work, school) to help/encourage others in navigating life.