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

Thank you Anne Palmer 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

31%

Evangelism

59%

Exhortation/Encouragement

25%

Giving

59%

Mercy Showing

Prophecy

56%

Pastoring/Shepherding

31%

Serving

34%

Teaching

62%

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 (62%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I “study to show myself approved” and then I want to pass that on.

#2 Gift, Evangelism (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
This is a new path I am just beginning to study to be prepared….

#3 Gift, Giving (59%)

This gift’s evident in my life in the following ways:
I have been well-blessed. I am glad to be in a position to give back.

[H]eart

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

1. Sing God’s praise and glory in my church choir

2. Teach my grandchildren Bible verses, stories, and truths

3. Do flower gardening and flower arranging

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

Adults with similar interests and passions

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

Preaching the full word of God, believing in the infallibility of the Bible, training up the next generation of believers

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

Abortion/sanctity of Life
Marriage/family issues
Policy/politics

[A]bilities

My current vocation:

retired programmer; receptionist; administrator

Other jobs I have experience in:

See above

Special talents/skills that I have:

Friendly, encourager, genuine interest in people

I have taught a class or seminar on:

An overview of the Bible

I feel my most valuable personal asset is:

My interest in others

[P]ersonality

The personality traits that best fit me are:

50-50 Extrovert/Reserved

Low Risk

Peace Maker

Project Driven

Follower

Team

Routine

1. 1 Likes Control	4 Enthusiastic	2 Sensitive	3 Reserved
2. 2 Firm	3 Energetic	4 Non-Demanding	1 Practical
3. 1 Likes Challenge	2 Promoter	4 Enjoys Routine	3 Factual
4. 1 Problem Solver	4 Mixes Easily	2 Relational	3 Perfectionistic
5. 1 Bold	2 Fun-Loving	4 Thoughtful	3 Detailed
6. 4 Goal Driven	3 Optimistic	1 Patient	2 Inquisitive
7. 1 Strong Willed	2 Motivator	4 Good Listener	3 Accurate
8. 2 Takes Charge	1 Very Verbal	4 Loyal	3 Predictable
9. 3 Determined	1 Popular	4 Dislikes Change	2 Orderly
10. 4 Competitive	1 Group Oriented	3 Sympathetic	2 Analytical
11. 3 Purposeful	4 Inspirational	2 Nurturing	1 Precise
12. 2 Action Oriented	1 Likes Change	4 Peace Maker	3 Scheduled
25 Total	28 Total	38 Total	29 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

Raised in the church. Re-affirmed faith and began daily Bible reading & study. Continue to seek God’s face and His purpose for me

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

Choirs since I was a child

Deacon. Participant and leader in church women. Mission trips.

Meals on Wheels 18 years: positions from driver, to president of the board

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

A faithful Christian family and husband

An offhand remark by a friend, about seeking shy guests at a party in order to overcome shyness in myself; watching my brother- and sister-in-law strike up friendly conversations with others

Widowhood and subsequent seeking for purpose

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:

Sudden death of my husband of 38 years

Care of ageing parents

Failures

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. Teach the Bible and salvation

4. Become a radical evangelizer with everyone I meet

5. Write and/or illustrate children’s books, that demonstrate Biblical values