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

Thank you Katie Spotz 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

40%

Evangelism

59%

Exhortation/Encouragement

93%

Giving

90%

Mercy Showing

87%

Prophecy

21%

Pastoring/Shepherding

31%

Serving

75%

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 (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I feel I have developed a deep well of empathy for others because of the struggles I witnessed from my parents with depression and addiction, and my own struggles with the same issues. I have 15+ years experience in non-profit work, and this is also where I have gained more understanding about the needs and challenges others face.

#2 Gift, Giving (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have always felt deeply compelled to give and that I have been given much by God. This is an area of my life I am constantly challenging myself to give more, give often, and give freely. I know I have much to give to the world and I owe that to God.

#3 Gift, Mercy Showing (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am alive because God showed mercy on me. Surviving a suicide attempt has given me a new perspective on how God gave me mercy. I feel convicted that because God has shown me mercy time and time again, it’s something I’ve learned through Him.

[H]eart

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

1. Random acts of kindness

2. Time with family and friends

3. Seeking knowledge and truth

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

Youth (middle-school) that are in need emotionally

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

Human trafficking, foster children, refugees

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

Homelessness
Abuse/violence
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Program Coordinator at environmental nonprofit and personal trainer at YMCA. Also work at the Cleveland Hostel to welcome visitors to our city.

Other jobs I have experience in:

More nonprofit jobs (project planning and implementation) and public/motivational speaking

Special talents/skills that I have:

Extreme feats of endurance (running, rowing, cycling, etc)

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Previous adventures I have embarked on to raise money for clean water projects worldwide

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Perseverance

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

High Risk

Challenger

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

Routine

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 4 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	1 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
40 Total	25 Total	26 Total	29 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Lion’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Beaver’, and here are the descriptions of your Personalities, and how they can be used for God

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

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 felt saved by something greater after a failed suicide attempt in 2012. I started to question my purpose and started a journey of seeking truth. One conversation with an enthusiastic Christian friend eventually brought me back to Christ.

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

Began serving in Children’s Ministry in 2017

Have volunteer experience with Christian-focused nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity

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

Rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean to raise $150,000 for clean water projects. Later visited and helped build water projects in Kenya.

Travels experiences. Have traveled to every continent except Antarctica. Living in Australia during college was also transformative.

Endurance challenges like cycling across America for the American Lung Association in memory of my grandma’s that passed away from Lung disease

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:

Suicide attempt in 2012 and hospitalization fueled by unhealthy habits like drinking.

Abusive alcoholic father and depressive mother. Fears of mother taking my life during panic attack episodes while driving.

Homeless at 17 and abandoned from family.

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. Joining Peace Corp (have been accepted, pending medical clearance!)

4. Continue to listen to the Holy Spirits’ call to give more

5. Self-love and self-compassion