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

Thank you valerie 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

37%

Evangelism

40%

Exhortation/Encouragement

40%

Giving

50%

Mercy Showing

46%

Prophecy

34%

Pastoring/Shepherding

46%

Serving

34%

Teaching

37%

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 (50%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I ENJOY MAKING SOMEONE ELSE HAPPY.

#2 Gift, Mercy Showing (46%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I LIKE TO SHOW ENCOURAGEMENT AND MERCY TO OTHERS IN ORDER TO BUILD THEM UP.

#3 Gift, Pastoring/Shepherding (46%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I AM NOT CAPABLE OF PA STORING.

[H]eart

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

1. I ENJOY COOKING AND CLEANING.

2. I LIKE EVENT PLANNING AND DECORATING FOR SPECIAL OCCASSIONS

3. I LIKE SOCIALIZING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I LOVE TO HAVE FAMILY GATHERINGS

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

I LOVE WORKING WITH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 15. I REALLY WOULD LIKE A JOB DECORATING FOR ALL OCCASIONS.

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

I REALLY DON’T HAVE ANY CHURCH ISSUES. MY ONLY ISSUES IS THAT I DON’T ATTEND AS I SHOULD. I GET EXCITED WHEN I HEAR PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THE WORD OF GOD.

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

Marriage/family issues
Parenting
At-risk children

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

NONE AT THE MOMENT

Other jobs I have experience in:

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DEALING WITH INCARCERATION.

Special talents/skills that I have:

I ENJOY DECORATING FOR SPECIAL HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS. I LOVE A CLEAN AND NEAT HOME ENVIRONMENT.

I have taught a class or seminar on:

NONE OF THE ABOVE

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

LISTENING AND TRYING TO HELP OTHERS.BEING A MOTHER TO MY 3 CHILDREN.

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Solo

Routine

1. 1 Likes Control	1 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	2 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	4 Energetic	3 Non-Demanding	2 Practical
3. 2 Likes Challenge	1 Promoter	2 Enjoys Routine	2 Factual
4. 2 Problem Solver	2 Mixes Easily	3 Relational	2 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	4 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 3 Goal Driven	2 Optimistic	3 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 3 Strong Willed	3 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	2 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 2 Determined	2 Popular	2 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 2 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	3 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	2 Inspirational	4 Nurturing	2 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	2 Likes Change	3 Peace Maker	4 Scheduled
25 Total	26 Total	37 Total	30 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

BEING AROUND LIKE PEOPLE. LISTEN TO OTHERS SPEAK THE WORD OF GOD. I FOUND IT VERY INTERESTING LISTENING TO THEM SPEAK ABOUT THE WORD GOD.

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

NO EXPERIENCE AT ALL

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

GETTING BAPTIZE AND LEARNING THE WORD OF GOD.

WHEN GOD SPOKE TO MY HEART.

LISTENING TO DIFFERENT PASTOR AND LEADERS TESTIMONY.

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:

BEING JUDGEMENTAL

NOT BEING PATIENT

HANGING OUT WITH NON CHRISTIAN.

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. FINISHING COLLEGE /PUTTING MY KIDS AFTER GOD

4. DOING A JOB THAT I ENJOY

5. GETTING CONNECTED TO A MINISTRY IN A CHURCH