S.H.A.P.E. Assessment Results
Thank you Victoria Rivas 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):
59%
75%
75%
40%
75%
62%
21%
65%
59%
To see descriptions on the Spiritual Gifts and how you can use them to further Christ’s Kingdom on earth, visit this link.
This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I truly enjoy talking about Jesus and being in ministry. It’s so life giving to talk about how Jesus has worked through my life by using the gifts he’s given me and being able to worship him through the gifts.
This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I’ve always encouraged other and I feel that that is a strong gift that I’ve always had and it give me joy to see other lifted up in encouragement especially when its rooted in the Truth.
This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
Mercy showing is a weird term for me but I take this as I get to show people who Jesus is through my actions. I feel that that is one of our biggest commands as believers and if I get to show “mercy” or love to those in need, that is arguably one of the most useful tools of sharing the gospel, in my opinion.
[H]eart
1. Showing compassion to others and loving other as Jesus.
2. Worship
3. Relationships
I love working with artistic, collaborative, and problem solvers. My favorite age group to work with is 21-60. It is a large range but I think there is so much to learn from those in this age group in ministry. There are so many experiences to share and collaborate/learn from.
Unleashing compassion globally and locally.
Homelessness
Abuse/violence
At-risk children
[A]bilities
Working as an intern in local compassion ministry.
Babysitting, Character Performer at Disneyland as well as Area Manager in Disneyland.
Singing, Art (calligraphy), writing, helping in Admin roles.
Leadership development and art.
My adaptability to situations and skills.
[P]ersonality
People Driven
| 1. 2 Likes Control | 4 Enthusiastic | 3 Sensitive | 1 Reserved |
| 2. 1 Firm | 4 Energetic | 3 Non-Demanding | 2 Practical |
| 3. 1 Likes Challenge | 3 Promoter | 4 Enjoys Routine | 2 Factual |
| 4. 2 Problem Solver | 3 Mixes Easily | 4 Relational | 1 Perfectionistic |
| 5. 1 Bold | 4 Fun-Loving | 3 Thoughtful | 2 Detailed |
| 6. 3 Goal Driven | 4 Optimistic | 1 Patient | 2 Inquisitive |
| 7. 1 Strong Willed | 3 Motivator | 4 Good Listener | 2 Accurate |
| 8. 2 Takes Charge | 1 Very Verbal | 4 Loyal | 3 Predictable |
| 9. 4 Determined | 3 Popular | 1 Dislikes Change | 2 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 |
| 22 Total | 36 Total | 39 Total | 23 Total |
Your Primary was ‘The Retriever’, with your Secondary coming in as ‘The Otter’, 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
Otter- Otters are very social creature. Otter personalities love people. They enjoys being popular and influencing and motivating others. Otter can sometimes be hurt when people do not like them. Otter personalities usually have lots of friends, but not deep relationships. They love to goof-off. (They are notorious for messy rooms.) Otters like to hurry and finish jobs. (Jobs are not often done well.) The otter personality is like Tigger in Winnie The Pooh.
Strength: People person, open, positive
Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline
[E]xperience
I had always been brought up in the church but when I entered into high school, I decided I wanted a relationship with Jesus. Through some turmoil and trials, I decided to dedicate my life to Him and since I graduated I wanted to ideally work in ministry,
Faith Community Church, West Covina/CA, Worship and Jr. High Leader, 4 Years
Eastside Christian Church, Anaheim/CA , Local Compassion Intern, 1 Year
Eastside Christian Church, Anaheim/CA, Young Adult Leader, 2 1/2 Years
finding a Spiritual Mentor
Going to Young Adult Ministry repeatedly
Volunteering in different ministries to see where I was most drawn to
My parent’s divorce/separation
Difficulties with my sister and our relationship
Moving schools and homes frequently during childhood
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. Working in the Compassion Ministry
4. Finishing School
5. My self-care