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

Thank you September Nelson 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

93%

Evangelism

90%

Exhortation/Encouragement

50%

Giving

90%

Mercy Showing

46%

Prophecy

75%

Pastoring/Shepherding

75%

Serving

87%

Teaching

84%

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 (93%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am good at taking notes, reading stats, and planning/executing events. I like to be in front of people as a leader or as a supportive roll to help others lead towards God!!

#2 Gift, Evangelism (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love to teach children about the love of Christ!! God is good!

#3 Gift, Giving (90%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love to give of myself and, whenever I can, my money to the fulfilling of God’s kingdom.

[H]eart

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

1. Teach children about God

2. Plan/execute events of all kinds

3. Sing and make music

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

children and families

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

Leading children to Christ!
Music ministry!

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Wife, mother of twins, homeschool teacher, Children’s Ministry leader, PTO leader, and get my paycheck from Walmart in online grocery

Other jobs I have experience in:

conference and events (coordinating/planning), wedding coordinator (and planner), trade show planning/executing, signage, retail sales, health and wellness coach, fundraising, logo merchandise design, singing, child care

Special talents/skills that I have:

planning and coordinating events, singing, playing flute, loving on kids

I have taught a class or seminar on:

health and wellness, essential oils

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

caring for others and making people feel like they belong in the group

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Extrovert

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

Leader

Team

Routine

1. 2 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	4 Sensitive	1 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 4 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 4 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	4 Patient	1 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	4 Motivator	2 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 4 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	2 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 born a Christian and have been one all my life. I have a couple years where I didn’t go to church as much as the rest during college, but for the most part I have always been a practicing Christian.

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

Zion Lutheran Church – Annandale, MN
Sang in the choir from middle school until I left for college…then I sang when I was home for break.
Helper/taught Sunday School, VBS, etc from the time I was confirmed until left for college.
Helped my mom and grandmother with Alter Guild from as far back as I can remember until my grandmother died.

King of Kings Lutheran Church – Roseville, MN (2001-2008)
Sang in Joyful Noise choir
Fellowship committee
Taught Sunday School

Epiphany Lutheran Church/Trinity Lutheran Church – Missouri City, TX
Sang in the worship band
Taught Sunday School

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

Camp Omega – Bible Camp
Started going in 5th grade and went every year as a camper or counselor until college.

Singing in church from as early as I can remember…solos, groups, leader, choirs, etc

Loving family and friends that are Christian

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:

Automobile/bicycle accident that left me with a knee injury that eventually ended my sports career.

Being basically kicked out of church because I wanted to keep my kids in the worship service instead of the nursery.

Having two very serious relationships end due to being cheated on…him with a mutual friend.

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. Plan events of all sizes

4. Sing – solo, choir/worship band, small groups

5. Plan events of all sizes