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

Thank you L Pamela Parham 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

75%

Evangelism

84%

Exhortation/Encouragement

75%

Giving

87%

Mercy Showing

81%

Prophecy

75%

Pastoring/Shepherding

59%

Serving

84%

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, Giving (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I believe the scripture that admonish us to give and God has blessed me abundantly. As a result, I happily try to give my time, talent and money to his work.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy reading, studying and sharing God’ s word with others especially the unsaved.

#3 Gift, Serving (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
The bible instructs us that we are not here to be served but to serve. Jesus was the greatest servant of all and we certainly not better than him. It gives me a sense of satisfaction and joy to serve others.

[H]eart

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

1. I love to read the bible, Sunday School lesson , attending church school, church, listening to gospel music bible study.

2. I enjoy visiting the sick and shut-in and others.

3. Enjoy daily exercise and reading and fellowship with others.

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

Seniors and young adults.

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

The maintenance of the interior and exterior of the church is in need of some serious refurbishing. If this is not done soon. we may have some serious problems.

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

Homelessness
Drug abuse/recovery
Poverty/hunger

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired.

Other jobs I have experience in:

Teaching, Counseling, Administration, Real Estate, Lab Research, Receptionist.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Typing, filing, copying, organizing, managing, listening, problem-solving, data gathering. Note: Have had opportunity to exercise these skills since retirement and probably a little rusty).

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Parenting, Child Abuse and Neglect, time management, motivate and inspire, and delegate .

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

1. 2 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 4 Firm	4 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 3 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	2 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 4 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	2 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 3 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
38 Total	38 Total	38 Total	42 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Beaver’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Lion’, 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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

I was raised in a christian home by my grandparents. Bible reading, christian music,
attending church, Sunday school, BTU, revival, and vacation was required. Duing revival, I felt the calling to give my life to Christ.

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

NBBC: Usher, Sunday school teacher, trustee, Church asst. treasurer, treasurer, Deaconess, Elder, Culinary, Women Ministry, Women Choir, Pastor/Church Chair person and Tutorial Program.

Pleasant Grove Baptist: Usher, Sunday school teacher, and Secretary.

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

Serving in the church and others.

Counseling young people/ developing adult learners by assisting them with setting realistic goals.

Assisting young people accomplish their goal which was to complete high school and pursue higher education.

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:

The numerous hours required for a counselor and school administrator. Although your time is not your own, the rewards were worth all of the sacrifice. Witnessing the success of students and parents were a joy to be a part.

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