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

Thank you MaryBeth Gahan 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

34%

Evangelism

62%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

46%

Mercy Showing

65%

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

43%

Serving

37%

Teaching

53%

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 (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have noticed people needing encouragement will connect with me

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I sense my need of mercy

#3 Gift, Evangelism (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
To my surprise I enjoyed sharing the Gospel with people when in Peru on a Wheels for the World mission trip

[H]eart

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

1. talking with friends, talking with children being with dogs

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

I love to work with people who are kind encouraging and patient

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

disability ministry or children or connecting people to needed resources

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
At-risk children
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Tutor

Other jobs I have experience in:

Independent Living Specialist Information and Referral

Special talents/skills that I have:

communication

I have taught a class or seminar on:

disabilities and also various independent living classes

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Peace Maker

People Driven

1. 2 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	1 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	4 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	1 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	4 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	4 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	3 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
22 Total	32 Total	43 Total	33 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 grew up in a home afflicted with a parent’s alcoholism and I longed for reality of faith, not merely religion. I met Christians who were examples of God’s love. I admitted my need and asked the Lord to be my Savior.

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

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

1. volunteer tutor in high school
2. participation in summer camp
3. W heels for the world trip

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:

1. Multiple medical encounters
2. Discouraged from being a teacher by my high school principal
3. My Dad’s alcoholismH

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. Helping others – especially those with disabilities know God’s love and discover their purpose

4. Write a book and/or blog that would inspire many

5. Develop a Christian based transitional living home for young adults with physical disabilities