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

Thank you Rita Richards 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

50%

Evangelism

68%

Exhortation/Encouragement

71%

Giving

81%

Mercy Showing

53%

Prophecy

43%

Pastoring/Shepherding

56%

Serving

90%

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, Serving (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am more comfortable behind the scenes, not taking the lead role.

#2 Gift, Giving (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I know how much God has given to me in my time of need through others, and I want to do the same for others in need.

#3 Gift, Exhortation/Encouragement (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I went through a very tough time and I hope to help others.

[H]eart

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

1. Sewing for others

2. Baking for others

3. Being with family, creating memories

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

Young adults in their mid 20’s to late 30’s.

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

Young married couples

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Special Education Teacher

Other jobs I have experience in:

Computer Control Clerk

Special talents/skills that I have:

Sewing, baking

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Grade school Sunday school class

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My level of commitment

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

50-50 Peace Maker/Challenger

Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

Routine

1. 4 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	1 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	2 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	1 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 4 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	3 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
40 Total	17 Total	28 Total	35 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Lion’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Beaver’, 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

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 at a youth retreat and a youth leader asked if I’d ever accepted Christ as my savior. I had not. He lead me in prayer to accept Christ.

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

Good Shepherd UMC, Kansas City MO, Women of Stitches & SEES group

Lebanon Baptist Church, Midland IN, pastors wife, Children’s Ministry, VBS leader

Linton Baptist Church, Linton IN, youth pastor’s wife, Children’s Ministry

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

My grandmother’s influence in my life

My husband’s love of Christ

My parents strict upbringing

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:

My husband’s extra marital affair

My depression

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. Help families in crisis (marriages, children)

4. Give money to multiple ministries

5. Give my time helping at Hillcrest Ministries