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

Thank you Susan Balbontin 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

43%

Evangelism

50%

Exhortation/Encouragement

53%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

56%

Prophecy

31%

Pastoring/Shepherding

37%

Serving

56%

Teaching

50%

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 (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I love to see what God does with what we give.

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have a heart for the underdog.

#3 Gift, Serving (56%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Serving is part of who I am and what I do.

[H]eart

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

1. Spend time with my grandchildren

2. Music – music is the most important part of worship to me

3. Read

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

Those who are sick not just physically, I have a heart for the elderly.

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

I feel like Christians today are moving away from God and the church.

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

Homelessness
Poverty/hunger
Abuse/violence

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Other jobs I have experience in:

secretarial, working at a bank

Special talents/skills that I have:

Good listener, organization

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

my family

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

50-50 High/Low Risk

Challenger

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	1 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 3 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	4 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	1 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	3 Thoughtful	4 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	1 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	1 Predictable
9. 4 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 4 Action Oriented	3 Likes Change	2 Peace Maker	1 Scheduled
31 Total	22 Total	34 Total	33 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

I became a Christian in a class our pastor was teaching (Communicant’s) when I was approximately 11 years old. I have attended church my whole life. I feel like I actually started growing in my faith after I got married and had children.

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

Westgate Church, Saratoga, Ca. Nursery, 1 yr.

Van Dyke United Methodist, Tampa, Fl – First Aid Team – 2 yr
Carrollwood Baptist Church, Children’s Ministry, Women’s Bible Study 5 yrs

Lewis Memorial Presbyterian – Choir, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, Womens Ministry – 10 years

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

Growing up I had a close relationship with my parents and learned much from them about life, marriage, parenting, etc.

I was fortunate to have great pastors, and strong christian friends growing up.

I have a core group of strong friends who have helped me grow, supported me, prayed for me, and been there for me no matter what.

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:

In my teenage years, I got picked on alot. It was a difficult time for me.

My church had a majority of elderly people growing up, and I think I developed my
love for the elderly and the sick during that time.

As a nurse (which is not negative), I have cared for all walks of people in all areas of life, I worked in a cancer hospital for 5 years and worked with patients and families who were facing death. I feel like nursing has helped me to have great compassion for many people.

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. go into full-time missionary work

4. volunteer to spend time with the elderly in nursing homes or living alone

5. work with the homeless