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

Thank you Tanya Lepard 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

56%

Evangelism

46%

Exhortation/Encouragement

56%

Giving

62%

Mercy Showing

50%

Prophecy

40%

Pastoring/Shepherding

46%

Serving

59%

Teaching

68%

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, Teaching (68%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy preparing for a class and sharing what I have learned with others

#2 Gift, Giving (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I don’t want to allow myself to become selfish with what I have been blesses with

#3 Gift, Serving (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Serving others to bring a little more joy to their day brings the joy back to me

[H]eart

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

1. Reading the Bible on a daily basis to gain a solid ground for my day brings me fulfillment and helps remind me what to think about throughout the day

2. Be an encouragement to someone; even in a small way

3. Taking care of my family and their needs

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

I would like to try working with the college age as a mentor

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

Probably my biggest concern for the church today is to stay focused on the ministry of the Word and not the entertainment to make others feel comfortable and/or good about themselves

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

Marriage/family issues
Educational
Health/fitness

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

I am currently not working outside of the home

Other jobs I have experience in:

Administration; business; education

Special talents/skills that I have:

Throughout life I have learned patience; listening and encouragement are what helps others need the most. My personal skills are cooking; sewing and gardening

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Mostly women’s studies but have also worked with younger children

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Learning that not everyone needs my opinion and to listen to what others have to offer to the situation

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Leader

Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	3 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	3 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	3 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	3 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 2 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 2 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	3 Patient	3 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 3 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	3 Loyal	2 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	3 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	3 Inspirational	3 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
31 Total	30 Total	36 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

At a church service

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

Women’ Bible Studies;

Children’s Bible Schools;

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

Learning how to study the Bible and how important it is to relate the Old and New Testament together instead of focusing on only the New Testament

Exercising is a great motivator for releasing anxiety; keeping in shape and clears my mind

Cooking meals at home and gardening gives us a healthier life style

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:

My Dad’s death; helping Mom through the grief process has taught me what loss is really about

My sister’s and I going in different directions taught me how to be stronger in my faith instead of yearning for the family to be an encouragement in my life

Marriage is not an easy process but teaches you how to give back to others

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. Giving to the disaster relief organizations

4. Giving to other’s who have lost everything in these disaasters

5. Give money to the church and those who serve in it