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

Thank you Maggie Parish 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

65%

Evangelism

62%

Exhortation/Encouragement

53%

Giving

53%

Mercy Showing

50%

Prophecy

46%

Pastoring/Shepherding

53%

Serving

53%

Teaching

62%

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, Administration (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Many of my work experiences and volunteer experiences have been in administrative roles. I enjoy this type of activity.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I want more people to know Jesus as their Savior. He’s made such a difference in my life, I want others to feel the same Love, Joy and Peace that I found in Christ

#3 Gift, Teaching (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
My work experiences involved teaching and coaching. I also enjoy tutoring, helping others grow and learn.

[H]eart

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

1. Spend time in nature. I feel God’s presence and see his work in His creation. I marvel at His design.

2. Spend time with people in small group or one on ones. I enjoy hearing their stories and sharing my own story when it is appropriate.

3. Leading women’s ministry. Seeing others grow in their faith or hearing them speak of their own growth and learning. It’s wonderful to see their faces in the “aha” moments.

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

women of various ages, but adult. Younger women, women my own age and older.

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

Homelessness, poverty, hunger, and mental health.

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

Homelessness
Poverty/hunger
Other – Mental Health struggles

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired

Other jobs I have experience in:

Key account executive
Executive in Retail

Special talents/skills that I have:

Planning/Organizing
Leading teams

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Strategic Planning
Leading Bible Studies using resource material from various authors

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Compassion and empathy along with optimism.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

50-50 People/Project Driven

Leader

Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	3 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 1 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
27 Total	28 Total	34 Total	31 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 a workaholic, building my life around success at business to prove my worth. Job change at 50 years old gave me an opportunity to reconsider my priorities and led me to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus.

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

Lutheran Church
Women’s Ministry team 2 years.

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

Women’s ministry team

Bible Studies – House Church – Small Group

Family Promise Board Participation

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:

Losing a home to fire

Divorce

Difficult job experience

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. Organize the believers in our retirement community into an active group that worships together, studies together, and serves the community together.

4. Volunteer in the county to improve mental health access and treatment

5. Engage in activities to fight racial injustice