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

Thank you Kimberly Tibbs 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

56%

Evangelism

65%

Exhortation/Encouragement

93%

Giving

53%

Mercy Showing

81%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

53%

Serving

68%

Teaching

68%

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 (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a compassion and love for people from all walks of life. I have a deep understanding of God’s love for every person. It brings me joy to come alongside people to encourage them and remind them of God’s unconditional love.

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I don’t believe there is anyone who isn’t worthy of God’s grace. I believe the best way to show this is by serving others, loving others, and helping anyone who is in need.

#3 Gift, Serving (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a great desire to serve others where God has called me to serve. I am always positive and willing to help in any way that is needed.

[H]eart

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

1. Working with kids

2. Spending time with my family and friends

3. Actively learning new things that help me grow to become a better person

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

Kids! Especially elementary aged. I also love to work with troubled or underprivileged kids and families.

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

Volunteering at hospitals or nursing homes.
Outreaching for the homeless and those suffering from addiction.
Helping children in foster care or from broken homes.

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

Abuse/violence
Educational
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Nanny

Other jobs I have experience in:

Preschool Teacher

Special talents/skills that I have:

Knowledge in lesson planning and creative S.T.E.A.M. curriculum

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My willingness to help others and my relatability to people.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	4 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
24 Total	22 Total	43 Total	31 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

Grew up in a methodist church. Lost touch with god in my preteens when I was placed into foster care. Rededicated my life to christ when I was 17.

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

Christ Chapel Mountaintop, Manassas/Va, Middle School Mentor, 2015-2016

City of Refuge, Manassas/VA, Sunday School Assistant Teacher, 2013-2015

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

Being introduced to Park Valley Church.

Having many opportunities to work in childcare, a profession that I love.

Being raised in my grandmother’s house (a spiritual godly woman)

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:

Growing up with two parents who were addicts.

My experience in the foster care system.

Leaving home at age 17 and having people help me learn how to navigate the real world on my own.

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. Participating in a program that offers a safe space for at risk kids to come and get on their feet.

4. Creating a ministry that specifically helps kids and parents living with addiction or someone who is

5. Working as an advocate for kids in the foster care system making sure their needs are being met and they are safe in their placement homes