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

Thank you Joyce Merritt 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

31%

Evangelism

68%

Exhortation/Encouragement

50%

Giving

81%

Mercy Showing

62%

Prophecy

34%

Pastoring/Shepherding

37%

Serving

62%

Teaching

71%

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 (81%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy giving monetarily, or giving my time, or cooking a dish for someone who has experienced a loss, etc. I want to be a part of meeting a need.

#2 Gift, Teaching (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Most of my teaching has been with children in the educational setting, and in Sunday School. Although it has been some years since I taught, I enjoy children (i.e. ages 5 – 12).

#3 Gift, Evangelism (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Evangelism in my opinion is not just quoting scripture, but evangelism includes being supportive, having compassion for the person or persons who are suffering in any way. God has given be a compassionate and a merciful heart. A friend tells me a lot that I am always making excuses for others.

[H]eart

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

1. Love being around my family especially the children and my friends.

2. I love to travel typically by car. But in the past I flew if too far to drive.

3. Like meeting other people and connecting. Also like fun activities.

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

Children (ages approx. 5 – 13)

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

Love hymns, gospel music, teaching/preaching, church gatherings, fun activities.
Issues that would concern me: lack of communication about members, lack of personal communication from pastor/leadership staff.

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

Homelessness
Poverty/hunger
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired

Other jobs I have experience in:

Teaching, used computers for work assignments, buyer for aircraft parts,

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

50-50 People/Project Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Team

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	3 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	4 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	4 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
26 Total	34 Total	37 Total	38 Total

Your Primary was ‘The Beaver’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Retriever’, and here are the descriptions of your Personalities, and how they can be used for God

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

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

The church I attended had a revivalist who was personable with young people. I felt God tugging at my heart during one of the services. I was baptized in water. I went back to the revival and was filled with the Holy Ghost speaking in tongues per this church’s doctrine. I knew God had forgiven me of my sins and I was a new creature in Christ.

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

Youth leader–Refuge Church of Christ, on the church board at an Assembly of God church, Staff Parish (4 years), Abundant Blessings (approx. 10 years , and Membership (one year) at Mt. Zion UMC.

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

My parents teachings/training

College

Being under the pastorship of Rev. Renee McCleary and Rev. Alice Cook of the United Methodist Church

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:

Being teased as a child helped me to be more accepting of others

Some of my adult, unwise decisions have made me more understanding of people’s journeys

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. Food pantry or Soup kitchen

4. Connected to a church providing homeless shelters, and other community services

5. Loving unwanted children