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

Thank you Machelle Martin 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

37%

Evangelism

65%

Exhortation/Encouragement

68%

Giving

81%

Mercy Showing

50%

Prophecy

40%

Pastoring/Shepherding

37%

Serving

81%

Teaching

81%

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 (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I understand the principle of sewing and reaping. I believe with all my heart that everything i own belongs to God, and I am a steward of whatever He blesses me with.

#2 Gift, Serving (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am a natural helper. I do not need to be the leader, but can be if necessary. I know that helping is very important to Gods work. I enjoy being part of a group of helpers.

#3 Gift, Teaching (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have had a very limited experience with teaching, but I do feel fulfilled whenever I have had the opportunity to teach. I would like to teach a bible study at some point.

[H]eart

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

1. 1. I enjoy reading my bible every morning. I know God speaks to me through his word every day.

2. 2. I enjoy my small group discussions about God and our personal experiences, good and bad. I feel like there is always something we can learn from each other.

3. 3. I enjoy different types of creative activities. Different types of arts and crafts, trying new things I have never done before.

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

I have 7 grandchildren and have volunteered before in preschool Sunday School classes. i see myself interacting with adults. I don’t really care about age.

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

my family has had issues with addiction and i am an expert codependent. I could relate to

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

Alcoholism
Poverty/hunger
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I work for Pool Doctor Service and Supply as the Purchasing Manager

Other jobs I have experience in:

Small business management

Special talents/skills that I have:

cost analysis, negotiation, communication, delegation

I have taught a class or seminar on:

preschool Sunday school, paper crafting, teaching my grandchildren arts/crafts techniques

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

my ability to remain calm under pressure

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

Routine

1. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	3 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	1 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	4 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	3 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
33 Total	30 Total	38 Total	40 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

My parents were Catholics, so i was confirmed in the Catholic Church. My mother got “Saved” and we started to go to a Pentecostal church. I accepted Jesus as my savior during that time as a young teenager.

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

I don’t have any Ministry Experience except for the year or so that i volunteered at a church in Cape Coral that has changed names several times and i cant remember the name of it at the time. Currently it is called City Church. I was a helper in the preschool sunday school class. I am ready to serve God now. Not really sure in what capacity, but i know the bible says that Jesus wants me to feed his sheep. I am ready to do that.

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

I hosted a bible study in my home and was able to learn some really deep things of God when i was a young mother. The woman was uneducated but seemed to be annointed by God to teach. She had some unusual beliefs, but i could feel the Holy Spirit in our meetings.

Becoming a mother to 3 children and experiencing pure unconditional love.

Moving to Florida, away from my family, which was at the time very difficult. It was the best situation for me, ultimately. I really am learning to Trust God with everything.

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:

My brother is a recovering alcoholic, and i was VERY codependent because we were all involved in a small family business. Even tho I have always been very responsible, i also became an alcoholic in order to deal with all of the pain that his behavior created. I have compassion for anyone struggling with addiction of any kind because God has shown me the pain of addiction and the joy of breaking free.

My children gave me a lot of trouble as teenagers and I can relate to parents struggle in raising children and teenagers.

I used to feel like i was a little bit better than other people and God has shown me that I am just like everyone else in his eyes and that He loves all of us just the same, no matter who we are.

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 be involved in teaching people about God

4. to be involved in feeding the poor

5. financially supporting a mission that provides daily needs for children