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

Thank you Shanda Parsons 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

Evangelism

34%

Exhortation/Encouragement

59%

Giving

75%

Mercy Showing

62%

Prophecy

18%

Pastoring/Shepherding

12%

Serving

65%

Teaching

43%

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, Giving (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I grew up needing more than I got, I believe God has used my circumstances to make me a giver.

#2 Gift, Serving (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I was created to serve and it just comes easy to me.

#3 Gift, Mercy Showing (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I accept that I have imperfections and so thankful for the mercy God shows me in spite of them, therefore I understand that all deserve mercy and as believers we should be showing much mercy to all.

[H]eart

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

1. Spending time with my daughters and family. Encouraging and teaching them things that will help them.

2. Encouraging, giving and helping those in need.

3. Being aware of nature and noticing little things that in life that constantly remind me of God’s beautiful work.

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

I love spending time with older people, listening and learning from their wisdom.

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

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Parenting
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I stay at home and have been for 5 years. Mostly due to health issues.

Other jobs I have experience in:

Medical billing, office manager, retail, secretarial, housekeeping, caregiving.

Special talents/skills that I have:

Typing. Art (painting). Decorating. Organizing. Cleaning.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Honesty.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Follower

Solo

Routine

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	1 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	4 Motivator	3 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 1 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	1 Popular	3 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
23 Total	22 Total	40 Total	35 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

A good friend witnessed to me and God convicted my heart, I accepted the call and gave my heart to Christ.

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

I counted money from the offering at Maranatha Fellowship Church in St. Albans WV for about a year.

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

Marrying my husband. He has taught me alot about love and how to be loved.

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:

Our oldest daughter dealth with depression and drug abuse for several years. We tried everything to help her until God showed me I had to let her go. She quit school, got married and moved away two years ago at the at of 16. It was the hardest decision I ever had to make but God gave me peace and I trusted His plan. I have learned more than ever how to love without conditions, how to understand and show mercy and grace. Since then my daughter and I are closer than we have ever been. God changed her heart and her life and have allowed us to also show God’s love to her husband who desperately needed it. I’m forever grateful!

Growing up I had a rough childhood. Because of that i have so much compassion for hurting people.

At 17 I had an abortion. I had no one to talk to about it and made the decision out of fear. Since then I realize that life is a precious gift and we do have choices, I’ve been able to share that story with a couple girls who was scared about finding out they were pregnant and encouraged them to keep their babies.

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. Motivational speaking to young girls who are pregnant and considering abortion.

4. Volunteering to help those in need.

5. Fostering or adopting children. Offering them a home filled with love.