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

Thank you Linda Swartz 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

31%

Evangelism

78%

Exhortation/Encouragement

81%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

68%

Prophecy

40%

Pastoring/Shepherding

50%

Serving

56%

Teaching

65%

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 (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
All people need encouragement no matter who they are. Every one of us have days, maybe a season we need others to stand beside us until we are able to move forward.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have never considered myself as an evangelist, but I love telling others about Jesus and His love He has for them.

#3 Gift, Giving (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I really enjoy giving to others weather it be my time helping them; praying for them or what ever they may need, or just listening.

[H]eart

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

1. Telling others about Jesus and what He has done or me. Also what He can and will do for them if they are willing to allow Him work in their life.

2. Helping others.

3. Praising and Worshiping the Lord.

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

babies to about 5 years of age, seniors. People with addictions and disabilities.

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

Worship team, teaching preschoolers ,adults and new comers. Intercessory prayer. Decorating. People not wanting to do ministry, happy to be sitting in the pews. New people come and feel welcome for the first few times then not getting connected and stay.

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

Drug abuse/recovery
Alcoholism
Abuse/violence

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

retired

Other jobs I have experience in:

chemical dependency counselor, nurses aid, presser, clean houses

Special talents/skills that I have:

organization and cleanliness, thural and detailed

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Sunday school class; preschool through 6 grade, small groups; gave a presentation in church, spoke at a ladies small group.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

helping others and encouraging them

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Routine

1. 2 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	4 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	3 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
31 Total	33 Total	46 Total	44 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 save at the age of 19. I back slide for about 6 years due to relapsing from drugs and alcohol. I rededicated my life to the Lord at the age of 28 and have moved forward in my relationship with the Lord ever since; continuing today.

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

worship leader

taught preschoolers to 6 grade, worked with the youth

helped with events in the church

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

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Baptized in water

Deliverance from drugs and alcohol

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:

addiction to drugs and alcohol

placed in a Juvenal facility when I was a youth

parents divorced when I was 8 years old

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. to fulfill His purpose He has for me in life

4. to walk in total freedom with no fear

5. to daily grow stronger and more intimate in a relationship with the Lord