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

Thank you Tamara Brantley 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

53%

Exhortation/Encouragement

56%

Giving

78%

Mercy Showing

65%

Prophecy

40%

Pastoring/Shepherding

Serving

71%

Teaching

65%

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 (78%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I never have had a surplus when it comes to my money, so I learned that truly it is not my income. It however is God’s frequent faithfulness in this area of my life that I can give freely. Nothing I give into his kingdom will go to waste.

#2 Gift, Serving (71%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I am not one to be center-stage even though I enjoyed performing, I receive great satisfaction form helping those who have a heavy load. For me I never desire to be dead weight, so if there is a tasks I believe I can do I am for it.

#3 Gift, Mercy Showing (65%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
This truly comes from upbringing. My mother always took in those in need even though we did not have much ourselves; it has been countless amount of times we needed to be taken in as well. My father is a drug addict and my brothers are incarcerated. I myself am so imperfect, so the same mercy I have had shown upon me I believe should be extended to others.

[H]eart

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

1. Singing brings me joy, I miss having that in my life and I can tell the difference between its presence and absence.

2. Organizing things, I am meticulous in a way so I enjoy sorting and organizing items that may have been previously messy.

3. Writing and reading. I enjoy reading books and writing out my thoughts, feelings or revelations.

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

I have not had much exposure to working with different groups most people I am around are similar to me in age or career. I would love to work with older/wiser groups just to learn.

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

What concerns me is the acceptance level of the church. It is not often there are true moments of transparency when it comes to sex, addictions and other lifestyles that people need healing from. We cannot help what has not been exposed and often times I do not believe we create a environment where vulnerability can exist.

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

Marriage/family issues
Abuse/violence
Other – Education to prison pipeline

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am currently a Pre-k4 teacher.

Other jobs I have experience in:

In college I worked in a child care facility with the infants.

Special talents/skills that I have:

I have taught a class or seminar on:

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Humility. When you are humble you can accept feedback and use it to improve, which means I can always grow.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

People Driven

50-50 Follower/Leader

Solo

50-50 Routine/Variety

1. 1 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 1 Firm	2 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	3 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 1 Goal Driven	4 Optimistic	2 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 2 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	1 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	4 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	2 Popular	1 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	3 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 2 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
20 Total	29 Total	40 Total	31 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 grew up in the church however, upon moving to Houston that is when the relationship with Christ started. I was embarrassed and shame of moving out here and allowing a man to use me. It was in my hurt that I came to know Christ, that was two years ago. In that time I have yet to be perfect however the grace of God has shown to be stronger than all my faults and the more I love on him the more he waters me.

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

Usher, Choir Member, Facilities

Tabernacle of the Enlightened Church of God, Orlando, Fl

Actively involved up until 2014

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

Moving to Houston, it has taught me how to be an adult and currently still teaching me how to manage being alone.

Receiving a full ride to college taught me to depend on God’s final say even if things seem not to be happening in the timing I need them to.

K-12 taught me that there are so many good people out there who do not want anything from you, but to show you love by going that extra mile.

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:

Not having my Father has taught me to have compassion on those who struggle with drug abuse and also those families who have been affected by it.

Sexual abuse has taught me that I have the most forgiving nature, after being hurt for almost all of my years under 18 I know that the same grace extend to the victim and the abuser. I also know one day this will be able to help me reach others who’s been hurt in a similar manner.

Being undervalued by others has taught me that my value does not come from the way people treat me by through God.

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. Write books to impact the prison system and females who don’t feel their worth.

4. Teach a series on celibacy to ladies of all ages

5. To work full-time in ministry.