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

Thank you Trina Abrams 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

40%

Evangelism

34%

Exhortation/Encouragement

43%

Giving

59%

Mercy Showing

43%

Prophecy

28%

Pastoring/Shepherding

25%

Serving

87%

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, Serving (87%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I like serving quietly in my church home or neighborhood

#2 Gift, Giving (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I enjoy giving to my family, neighbors and friends

#3 Gift, Teaching (50%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I taught elementary school students for 28 years

[H]eart

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

1. Caring for my granddaughter and family

2. Learning

3. Going places

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

Young children or the elderly

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

Music
Children ministries

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

Parenting
Educational
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

Retired teacher

Other jobs I have experience in:

Child care

Special talents/skills that I have:

Play piano some

I have taught a class or seminar on:

Third grade and preschool

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

Caring heart and giving spirit

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

Team

Variety

1. 2 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	3 Sensitive	4 Reserved
2. 3 Firm	1 Energetic	2 Non-Demanding	4 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 3 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	4 Relational	1 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	3 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	2 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	1 Optimistic	4 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	1 Motivator	4 Good Listener	2 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	4 Orderly
10. 1 Competitive	2 Group Oriented	4 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 3 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	1 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
29 Total	17 Total	40 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

As a young girl I went to church beside my house without my family and accepted Christ as my savior at age 8 at Rosedale Baptist Church in Richmond

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

VBS, piano player and teacher assistant at Calvary Baptist Church for 6 years

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

Becoming a mom

Becoming a Nana

Becoming a teacher

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 breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

My parents marriage issues

My own fears and anxiety

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. Finding joy and sharing it with others

4. Learning more about Jesus

5. Serving and giving to others