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

Thank you Somer Taylor 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

75%

Evangelism

62%

Exhortation/Encouragement

65%

Giving

75%

Mercy Showing

46%

Prophecy

46%

Pastoring/Shepherding

25%

Serving

75%

Teaching

56%

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 (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am the administrator of a pension and welfare fund. I understand aspects of business from the bottom up and top down.

#2 Gift, Giving (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
My husband and I help out our family regularly with money, moving, listening and giving information/resources.

#3 Gift, Serving (75%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have volunteered at Special Olympics and Catholic Charities and loved every second of it. I also taught the age 5 and under at my previous church for 2 years.

[H]eart

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

1. I love to be with my kids and family.

2. I love to go to church and take my kids to church and see them learning and remind them God is with them.

3. I love to complete tasks.

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

I like people above age 60 and below age 20.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
Disabilities

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Other jobs I have experience in:

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:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

Leader

Solo

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 4 Likes Control	2 Enthusiastic	1 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 4 Firm	2 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	1 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	4 Perfectionistic
5. 3 Bold	1 Fun-Loving	2 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	2 Patient	4 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	2 Good Listener	4 Accurate
8. 4 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	4 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	1 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	4 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	2 Scheduled
37 Total	18 Total	24 Total	42 Total

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

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

[E]xperience

My brief testimony of how I became a Christian

I was raised in church so I have always believed.

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

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

At 4 months pregnant we learned our first child needed surgery immediately after birth and could have other issues as well. I always knew God was with us and all was well and it was a growing experience in patience and trust.

My parents believed in negative reinforcement more than positive. They were great but I always knew that wasn’t the way I wanted to raise my kids and issues with them over the years have made me a more tolerant and forgiving person.

My divorce allowed me to figure out who I was. My 2nd marriage (with a fellow Christian) has shown me support and a partner in faith.

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:

Failed marriage, allowed me to be honest and open with my family and be who I wanted to be.

Being made fun of in school gave me strength and helped me learn to stand up for myself and others.

My pregnancy that could have resulted in a disabled child helped me to try to always understand people may be going through something others are unaware of and we need to be mindful of that and treat people in a gentle manner.

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. Take in all kids of all ages and give them a loving home.

4. Ministry Trip

5. Travel the state to help the homeless.