SHAPE Assessment
You are SHAPEd to Serve:
S – Spiritual Gifts: As a believer, you have been given spiritual gifts. Discovering your spiritual gifts is imperative to maturity and effective service.
H – Heart or Passion: God gave you a heart passion. This might be a love for kids, for organizing, creating, playing music – anything that “floats your boat”. Discovering your passion will make your service fulfilling and fun.
A – Abilities: You have unique abilities. It might be a technical skill, a talent, an understanding of a subject, etc. Your abilities provide a good clue of where God wants you to make a difference in the world.
P – Personality: Your personality is important to your service. Some people are naturally outgoing, some introverted. Your service needs to fit your personality.
E – Experiences: Your life experiences are invaluable to your service. Your education, your vocation, spiritual history, and even your painful experiences are resources to bless others.
How do I discover my SHAPE for serving?
Take the Online SHAPE Assessment! (see instructions below) You will learn about your SHAPE for serving and can us Olive Knolls’ SHAPE Assessment to discover your gifts and unique calling. You’ll learn how to grow in your faith and how to reach out to others with God’s love.
Instructions for the Online SHAPE Assessment:
- Please go to the Online Shape site and register.
- Read the instructions on the front page and then click begin in the bottom left hand corner.
- Once you complete all the sections, print out your assessment and contact the church office to speak to the head of your recommended area of ministry.