S.H.A.P.E. Assessment Results
Thank you Stacey Bern 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
71%
Evangelism
56%
Exhortation/Encouragement
46%
Giving
50%
Mercy Showing
50%
Prophecy
50%
Pastoring/Shepherding
43%
Serving
21%
Teaching
46%
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 (71%)
This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have spent a number of years in the home of a pastor and have been used in various areas of administration and service.
#2 Gift, Evangelism (56%)
This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I went to a conservative Christian college and also having grown up in the church have spent a great deal of time learning how to share the gospel and be an effective witness.
#3 Gift, Giving (50%)
This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Once again having grown up in church supporting and giving have always a part of what we have done as part of our Christian walk.
[H]eart
Three things I love to do that bring joy and fulfillment in my life:
1. I love acting and leading in drama ministry. This was instilled in my when I was in college as I was fortunate to travel with our colleges drama team and go to churches all over the country sharing the gospel through skits and plays.
2. I love music and singing.
3. I love working with young people.
Who I love to work with most, and the age or type of people:
I really enjoy working with middle and high school the most.
Church issues, ministries, or possible needs that excite or concern me the most:
Like I said, I love music, but I also feel a strong desire to see a drama ministry start for those that want to be part of worship that maybe do not feel as compelled to be part of other ministries, or even feel as talented.
*Mark the Top 3 from the list, that Trigger a Passion in You
Marriage/family issues
Educational
Other – Drama ministry and sewing
[A]bilities
My current vocation:
I am a stay at home mom who homeschool her children.
Other jobs I have experience in:
I have begun and been part of many drama ministry groups at 4 different churches over the course of the past 20 years. This is where my heart and true passion lies. I am actively involved in the community theater programs working with a variety of ages and trying to be a light to those that I come into contact with.
Special talents/skills that I have:
I have a minor in drama from the Free Will Baptist Bible college in Nashville, TN. I am also a very skilled seamstress. I have been a costumer for a number of theater groups and even a few small movie productions. I can talk about costumes all day long. I am thankful that I can sew just about anything.
I have taught a class or seminar on:
I have taught sewing classes, kids in VBS and Sunday School, I have led Bible Study groups, and have led worship in a convention setting where we have led church services due to a need.
I feel my most valuable personal asset is:
That I love people and that I can do drama ministry and that I can sew.
[P]ersonality
The personality traits that best fit me are:
Extrovert
1. 4 Likes Control |
3 Enthusiastic |
2 Sensitive |
1 Reserved |
2. 1 Firm |
4 Energetic |
2 Non-Demanding |
3 Practical |
3. 2 Likes Challenge |
3 Promoter |
4 Enjoys Routine |
1 Factual |
4. 3 Problem Solver |
2 Mixes Easily |
1 Relational |
4 Perfectionistic |
5. 1 Bold |
2 Fun-Loving |
3 Thoughtful |
4 Detailed |
6. 2 Goal Driven |
3 Optimistic |
1 Patient |
4 Inquisitive |
7. 4 Strong Willed |
3 Motivator |
2 Good Listener |
1 Accurate |
8. 4 Takes Charge |
2 Very Verbal |
3 Loyal |
1 Predictable |
9. 3 Determined |
1 Popular |
4 Dislikes Change |
2 Orderly |
10. 3 Competitive |
4 Group Oriented |
2 Sympathetic |
1 Analytical |
11. 2 Purposeful |
3 Inspirational |
4 Nurturing |
1 Precise |
12. 4 Action Oriented |
1 Likes Change |
3 Peace Maker |
2 Scheduled |
33 Total |
31 Total |
31 Total |
24 Total |
Your Primary was ‘The Lion’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Otter’, and here are the descriptions of your Personalities, and how they can be used for God
Lion- This personality likes to lead. The lion is good at making decisions and is very goal-oriented. They enjoy challenges, difficult assignments, and opportunity for advancement. Because lions are thinking of the goal, they can step on people to reach it. Lions can be very aggressive and competitive. Lions must learn not to be too bossy or to take charge in other’s affairs.
Strength: Goal-oriented, strong, direct
Weakness: Argumentative, too dictatorial
Limitation: Doesn’t understand that directness can hurt others, hard time expressing grace
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
[E]xperience
My brief testimony of how I became a Christian
Like I have mentioned above, I grew up in a pastor’s home, so my ideas and thoughts were shaped at a young age. I was attending a Christian School at the time and my teacher led the class in a prayer asking God to come into our hearts. I prayed the prayer and immediately went home and shared with my parents who led me into a great understanding of what I had just done. It was not long after that, that I was baptized. I grew up taking most of my Christian walk for granted and did things in church out of necessity rather than desire. For a time, my teen aged self became bitter and grew cold. It was not long after this time that I had to reevaluate my life as I was heading into my junior year of high school. It was at this point that I recommitted to serve Christ in all avenues that he has presented before me. I knew that I wanted to always be in His favor and serve him for the rest of my life. This is still my desire and prayer although I have not found the one ministry that I really feel called and led to be part of in our current church situation.
Ministry Experience (Where I have served in the past, if applicable, including ChurchName, City/State, Position, Years Involved):
There are probably very few areas of ministry in the church that I have not worked. When you grow up in. Pastors home, you often times have to step in where needed. The names and number of churches are to many to name.
I have served as drama ministry leader in 4 different churches(we moved a few times after we first got married, but we have lived here for 11 years). The First church was a mission church in Salt Lake City Utah. The second church was Bethel Free Will Baptist church in South Roxana, IL. The Third church was Garner Free Will Baptist Church in Garner, NC. The last church was a mission church here called Cartersville Family church that dissolved after the pastor had to leave.
I have served as a youth worker at Woodbine Free Will Baptist church in Nashville, TN. I have served as a VBS director at Garner Free Will Baptist church in Garner, NC. I have also served as a VBS teacher at Tabernacle Baptist Church before coming here.
List 3 Positive experiences from the past that made a big impact on who you are today:
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:
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 able to participate in and lead a drama ministry that can help in directing worship and presenting Biblical truths through skits and plays.
4. To be able to make a living sewing and providing items needed for those in ministry.
5. To be able to work with young people and help them to see their potential in Christ.