S.H.A.P.E. Assessment Results
Thank you Amy Flanagan 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
68%
Evangelism
62%
Exhortation/Encouragement
65%
Giving
46%
Mercy Showing
65%
Prophecy
46%
Pastoring/Shepherding
15%
Serving
84%
Teaching
65%
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 (84%)
This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy serving in various ministries of the church including long range planning, pastor search committee, greeting team, and church directory team
#2 Gift, Administration (68%)
This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love working with and am more than proficient in computer applications including typing, note-taking, organizing, videography, and other graphics. Church committee service as well as leading a team of students each year at school to produce a yearbook which have helped me grow in administration and effective leadership.
#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (65%)
This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
In communicating with people, I tend to do more listening than talking. I enjoy hearing peoples’ stories and gaining insights into their lives. I feel more comfortable listening to others’ than sharing my own stories. In listening to people talk who are having trouble, I have learned that what they need most from me are my open ears and closed mouth. After I listen, I love offering encouragement in the best way I can with the words the Lord puts in my mouth.
[H]eart
Three things I love to do that bring joy and fulfillment in my life:
1. Creativity–refinishing/repurposing furniture, arts, etc.
2. Home projects–organization, painting, decorating
3. Shopping
Who I love to work with most, and the age or type of people:
senior citizens, young adults, teens (in that order)
Church issues, ministries, or possible needs that excite or concern me the most:
church growth; harvesting Christ followers; moving the church to meet the needs of today’s congregation and issues thereof (divorced deacons, etc.).
*Mark the Top 3 from the list, that Trigger a Passion in You
Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Policy/politics
Divorce
[A]bilities
My current vocation:
High school library media specialist
Other jobs I have experience in:
Special talents/skills that I have:
typing, note-taking, media, computer literacy, photography, graphics, videography, arts/crafts, refinishing furniture
I have taught a class or seminar on:
yearbook publishing
I feel my most valuable personal asset is:
ability to relate to wide range of people and ages
[P]ersonality
The personality traits that best fit me are:
50-50 Extrovert/Reserved
Low Risk
50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger
50-50 People/Project Driven
50-50 Follower/Leader
Team
Variety
1. 1 Likes Control |
4 Enthusiastic |
2 Sensitive |
3 Reserved |
2. 1 Firm |
2 Energetic |
3 Non-Demanding |
4 Practical |
3. 4 Likes Challenge |
3 Promoter |
1 Enjoys Routine |
2 Factual |
4. 1 Problem Solver |
4 Mixes Easily |
3 Relational |
2 Perfectionistic |
5. 1 Bold |
2 Fun-Loving |
4 Thoughtful |
3 Detailed |
6. 3 Goal Driven |
4 Optimistic |
1 Patient |
2 Inquisitive |
7. 2 Strong Willed |
3 Motivator |
4 Good Listener |
1 Accurate |
8. 1 Takes Charge |
4 Very Verbal |
2 Loyal |
3 Predictable |
9. 3 Determined |
4 Popular |
1 Dislikes Change |
2 Orderly |
10. 1 Competitive |
4 Group Oriented |
3 Sympathetic |
2 Analytical |
11. 3 Purposeful |
1 Inspirational |
4 Nurturing |
2 Precise |
12. 2 Action Oriented |
4 Likes Change |
3 Peace Maker |
1 Scheduled |
23 Total |
39 Total |
31 Total |
27 Total |
Your Primary was ‘The Otter’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Retriever’, and here are the descriptions of your Personalities, and how they can be used for God
Otter- Otters are very social creature. Otter personalities love people. They enjoys being popular and influencing and motivating others. Otter can sometimes be hurt when people do not like them. Otter personalities usually have lots of friends, but not deep relationships. They love to goof-off. (They are notorious for messy rooms.) Otters like to hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs are not often done well.) The otter personality is like Tigger in Winnie The Pooh.
Strength: People person, open, positive
Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline
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
I have never has been a time in my life when I didn’t know that Jesus loved me. I was raised in the church, from the nursery at BDBC to my present involvement at CBC. It has been difficult for me to boldly recognize my testimony because it is neither profound nor extraordinary. I recall no life-changing event, but felt the strong pull at VBS when I was 9 years old to accept Jesus as my Savior. The routine of my life did not change with my decision, but I soon sensed a greater awareness of my spiritual growth and personal sin in my life. I am a conflict-avoider and learning to face problems head-on has been my greatest challenge as an adult. Through the love and grace of my parents, the Lord has seen my extended family through some painful life events. This has given me greater sensitivity to others’ who are struggling in areas of life that others might consider shameful or embarrassing. In this, I am still a work in progress.
Ministry Experience (Where I have served in the past, if applicable, including ChurchName, City/State, Position, Years Involved):
CBC Long Range Planning Committee
CBC Pastor Search Committee
CBC other ministries–church directory planning team; adult choir; led Bible Study session at women’s retreat
List 3 Positive experiences from the past that made a big impact on who you are today:
Being born into my birth family
Marrying into my extended family
The career journey the Lord led me through
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:
Having a loved one go through a painful life situation that is difficult to talk about
Solitary parenting due to frequently absent spouse
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. early retirement and refurnish furniture as a side job
4. Travel–home and abroad
5. missionary experience with spouse to do vocational-related ministries