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

Thank you Luann L. Littman 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

43%

Evangelism

46%

Exhortation/Encouragement

43%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

34%

Prophecy

50%

Pastoring/Shepherding

65%

Serving

65%

Teaching

75%

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, Teaching (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love discussing the Bible and studying it to understand it better. I like sharing and talking about this with others, explaining the meaning to them and helping them apply it to their own lives.

#2 Gift, Pastoring/Shepherding (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I care about people and want to encourage them be more like Jesus and to see themselves as God sees them.

#3 Gift, Serving (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love being part of a group and contributing, being a helper. I enjoy working together to create the atmosphere where God can move in people’s lives.

[H]eart

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

1. Worship with other believers

2. Bless someone with my words or acts of service/kindness

3. Learn and accomplish new things (bringing organization to chaos)

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

I love working with young adults and young mothers.

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

Home groups and women ministries excite me the most. Meeting financial needs and reaching out to the homeless concern me.

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

Homelessness
Educational
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Payroll specialist, accounting

Other jobs I have experience in:

Bookkeeper, home group leader, women’s ministry leader, drama group

Special talents/skills that I have:

Excel, power point, applying biblical truth to my life

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Excel, God as a gardener (vine-dresser), season of Winter in our lives

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My mind

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

Team

Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	2 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	1 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	1 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	2 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
21 Total	25 Total	35 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 was friendless and alone, feeling unloved and unwanted when someone introduced me to Jesus.

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

Christian Center>Living Word>New Life in Parma, Ohio (church went through several pastors and name changes over the 26 years I was there). Nursery, Sound (2 years), Drama Team (2 years), Women’s Ministry leader (3 years), Board Member (4 years), Bookkeeper (6 years), Home group leader (2 years) (all years are approximate

Southpoint Community Church, North Royalton, OH (Over the 5 years I was there I served in the nursery, the coffee shop, and the Panera Bread ministry. I participated in the Women’s ministry with a speaking or facilitating role a couple of times)

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

Drama Team–I was asked to participate and I loved it. I realized I can be in front of people and talk. I especially enjoyed the camaraderie of the group and the positive feedback of how people were impacted by the truths illustrated through the skits.

My experiences at Revol Wireless–I was nurtured and given an opportunity to supervise. I was mentored and grew in confidence in my ability to mentor others

As women’s ministry leader, I worked with other women to organize a tea and a retreat. Seeing these events impact other women’s lives excited me so much. I discovered I like community, team work, and sharing my knowledge, experiences and testimony with others.

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

Rejection by church people (criticized instead of nurtured)

Death of my father

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. Teach at a seminary

4. Take food and ministry to the homeless on the street

5. Write a devotional