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

Thank you Shelley Banks 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

62%

Evangelism

34%

Exhortation/Encouragement

40%

Giving

43%

Mercy Showing

40%

Prophecy

31%

Pastoring/Shepherding

53%

Serving

59%

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, Teaching (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy leading our Bible Study group, although I’d be happy to have others take the lead sometime. I enjoy my time teaching children. I feel like I do a decent job when teaching others for work. I am ok speaking in larger groups for work.

#2 Gift, Administration (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I can lead a small group and keep people focussed on the task at hand. I am able to organize time and steps toward achieving a goal.

#3 Gift, Serving (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy working with other believers. I like to extend kindness and meet needs of others when I am aware of them.

[H]eart

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

1. Improve and grow by studying the Bible, listening to teachers, reading books on growth and seeing how/if they in alignment with scripture. I like to share areas of growth I’m experiencing, or discuss things I’m learning, with friends.

2. I enjoy the ocean and nature. Having time to be quiet in nature.

3. I enjoy having people over for a meal, doing small acts to let someone know I’m thinking of them.

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

I am comfortable with all ages, with the exception of teenagers.

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

Children’s ministries, helping young adults stay connected to God as they move into college and early professional/work years, I enjoy working and learning from the elderly.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Spiritual laziness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am an occupational therapist working in the schools with children with special needs.

Other jobs I have experience in:

I have worked with adults in rehabilitation of physical limitations as well.

Special talents/skills that I have:

I am comfortable meeting new people. I am able to work as team with others. I can cook/bake/entertain small groups of people in my home. I am eager to learn.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I have provided many seminars within my profession.

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

I desire to help and meet the needs of family and friends.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

Leader

Team

Routine

1. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	3 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 4 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	2 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	2 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	3 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	1 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	1 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
35 Total	24 Total	32 Total	29 Total

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

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 was raised in the church and have considered myself a Christian for as long as I can remember but in recent years have discovered what it means to truly have a relationship with Jesus and to be His follower.

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

Leader and member of Christian preschool board, leader and member of children’s ministry board, member of elder advisory board, member of search committees for pastors, member of conflict resolution team and on the board of a church plant

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

Being a parent.

Friendships with mature Christians.

Loving and supportive family of origin.

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 infidelity

chronic illness

my children’s struggles in teen and young adult years

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. meet the needs of young adults/professional in our church

4. mentor/disciple young women/mothers/wives in our church

5. learn a musical instrument