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

Thank you Kirsten 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

46%

Evangelism

50%

Exhortation/Encouragement

78%

Giving

56%

Mercy Showing

71%

Prophecy

53%

Pastoring/Shepherding

56%

Serving

50%

Teaching

59%

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 (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
My childhood experiences that showed me how important encouragement is

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Developed over time due to above reason and was strengthened in my social work training and experience

#3 Gift, Teaching (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Always enjoyed teaching. Used to teach Sunday school when I was a teen; developed these skills over time in my social work profession/overseas ministry

[H]eart

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

1. To be around my family

2. To learn about a new culture and to travel

3. To sit and have a cuppa with people

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

Kids and parents

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

Pastoral Care.
Missions.

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

Marriage/family issues
At-risk children
Other – People from other cultures

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Social Work / Counselling

Other jobs I have experience in:

Play Therapy
Foster Care
Training

Special talents/skills that I have:

I love to create things.
Writing.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Social Work & Counselling topics

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Heart for people

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

50-50 People/Project Driven

Follower

Solo

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 3 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 4 Firm	1 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	2 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
31 Total	15 Total	40 Total	33 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 was raised in a Christian home and attended church regularly. My parents led me to become a Christian and this was strengthened through the church

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

Sunday School teacher. Helper at a kids club. Missions committee member. Prayer group member. Welcoming committee. Pastoral Care. Crèche

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

Raised in a loving home

Witnessed my dad living with a chronic illness but remaining steadfast in his faith.

Living overseas.

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:

Chronic illness

Depression

Grief & Loss

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. Set up a free counselling and support clinic for children and families

4. Teach/train people

5. Get involved in pastoral care