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

Thank you Michelle Fariss 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

43%

Evangelism

68%

Exhortation/Encouragement

50%

Giving

68%

Mercy Showing

37%

Prophecy

53%

Pastoring/Shepherding

46%

Serving

90%

Teaching

84%

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, Serving (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am content to do menial tasks. It makes me feel effective and also lets me stay in the background since I can be shy sometimes.

#2 Gift, Teaching (84%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am a nerd! And I like sharing knowledge, and talking out application. (But only in small groups)

#3 Gift, Evangelism (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Don’t know about this one. I do like to talk with my unsaved friends/coworkers in open dialogue about spiritual matters; though, it’s always flowed out of relationship stuff.

[H]eart

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

1. This seems wide open. Drawing/painting!

2. Reading.

3. Cooking? (In my hypothetical free time.)

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

Not small children–they scare me! I guess I’m most comfortable with folks my age to my parents age.

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

Choir/praise music for excite. Deacon family support for concern, since I sometimes feel I’m not doing enough there.

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

Poverty/hunger
Abuse/violence
Educational

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Frame Shop Manager

Other jobs I have experience in:

Sales, Costuming, Ceramics, Freelance artistry

Special talents/skills that I have:

Sequential art.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

The young adult class I taught for a bit before it fizzled out used the Gospel project material, looking at creation and what we could learn and apply from God’s original design v. how things are now.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

I’m going to interpret this question as interpersonal asset, in which case, it’s listening to and hopefully diffusing upset/emotionally explosive people.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	1 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	1 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	3 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	1 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
27 Total	19 Total	32 Total	41 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

First trusted Christ with a childlike faith as a child. Was grounded in the Bible growing up as a PK. Dealt with some depression and questioned that faith in middle school/early high school. Ascertained that God is not just a feeling, but the only logically explanation for humankind. Continue to grow toward better walking the walk since.

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

Before Trinity, 180 in Savannah, GA. 2008-2004. But that was more attendance than ministry in college. No position held.

Penelope Baptist Church. Member. 2004-2000ish. Hickory, NC.

Ash Avenue Baptist Church. Member? 2000ish-1996? South Boston, VA.

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

College at SCAD. Four years of my group of friends living in each others’ pockets and learning together, and having the sort of unity of purpose I envision for the church.

Being friends with Ritchie and Verbiest, two of my high school teachers. Learning church history and art history and how to have healthy, respectful debates.

My Dad. Four star review for parenting, as well as adult relationship. Would recommend.

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 drama between my mom and me before I moved out the second time. So much unnecessary drama and associated mental health stuff.

Being on food stamps for a while after I lost my job at JoAnn Fabrics, and having the food pantry and parents fill the gap.

Being a cutter. No star review. Would not recommend. But it put in perspective the utter depravity of the human spirit without God.

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 sing regularly for God and just fall into worship.

4. Have a modern believer’s art gallery thing, showcasing creative’s and their passion for God.

5. Have some sort of safe space/commune thing for single, struggling folk?