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

Thank you Laurie Eldridge 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

78%

Evangelism

50%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

75%

Prophecy

31%

Pastoring/Shepherding

43%

Serving

90%

Teaching

43%

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, Serving (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy helping others and find it rewarding. I look for opportunities to serve and support others.

#2 Gift, Administration (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’m often recognized for my strength in organization. I enjoy planning, organizing, and the completion of projects or tasks.

#3 Gift, Mercy Showing (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I generally look for the good in people and feel for people who are hurting.

[H]eart

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

1. Helping others

2. Working with children

3. Writing

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

Kids, families in crisis

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

Kids impacted by divorce, trauma, and orphans

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

Marriage/family issues
At-risk children
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Student

Other jobs I have experience in:

Childcare, administrative assistant, data entry, veterinary technician, food service

Special talents/skills that I have:

Organization, detail oriented, analytical, writing

I have taught a class or seminar on:

One on one volunteer training for DivorceCare for Kids and training Co-workers on various tasks

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Analytical thinking and ability to see how different pieces fit together.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

Routine

1. 3 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	4 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	3 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
28 Total	14 Total	33 Total	39 Total

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

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

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

I accepted Christ as a child while memorizing Bible verses with my mom. As a young adult, I rededicated my life to Christ and saw my need for baptism after experiencing divorce.

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

Children’s ministry (Preschool & grade school), Fox River Christian Church, 7 years

Divorce Care for Kids Ministry team lead, 2 years, Fox River

Other childcare, nursery- 5th grade, Fox River, Elmbrook

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

I lived with a family from church for 4 years who were staff members, a pastor and children’s ministry director. My experience inside their home and family life set a positive example for me in living generously and serving sacrificially both at home and outside the home.

Received counseling support and mentorship which helped me grow closer in my walk with God.

Meeting my husband, the most generous person I’ve had the opportunity of knowing.

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:

Divorce

Chronic illness

Loss of loved ones

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. Advocate for orphan care

4. Become a children’s counselor

5. Write a book, Help others with chronic illness through nutrition and lifestyle change