__Take Charge of Your Spiritual Maturity__   
Many people are active in church their entire lives but never mature as disciples. In Spiritual Intelligence, leadership development specialist and former pastor Alan E. Nelson helps you take charge of your spiritual growth. He shows you how to incorporate methods Jesus used in teaching his disciples. Spiritual intelligence, a person's ability to assimilate faith into everyday life, is the key to lifelong Christian growth. In this practical book, you will assess your own spiritual maturity and learn what steps to take next in your journey of discipleship.  
  
"A clear, comprehensive, and biblical road map for the journey of spiritual formation. This guide will help us avoid ditches of extremes on either side of the road and lengthy excursions that yield no worthwhile destinations."--Steve Stroope, pastor, Lakepointe Church, Rockwall, Texas  
  
"I'm afraid much of what passes for growth and spiritual intelligence in contemporary Christianity resembles what Nelson labels 'faux fruit.' In a world increasingly filled with paid-for experiences, people wishing to truly follow Jesus had better heed the call, embrace these disciplines, and grow in faith, knowing the world offers no better experience."―James H. Gilmore, coauthor, The Experience Economy  
  
  
Alan E. Nelson (EdD) is a leadership development specialist. He was a pastor for more than twenty years and is the author of fourteen books on personal growth and leadership. He is the founder/CEO of KidLead, an organization dedicated to training effective, ethical leaders.  
  
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Alan E. Nelson (EdD) is a leadership development specialist. He was a pastor for more than 20 years and is the author of fourteen books on personal growth and leadership. He is the founder/CEO of KidLead, an organization dedicated to training effective, ethical leaders.

Western culture has long prized the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) as a benchmark of a person's mental abilities. And since the mid-nineties we have known of other forms of intelligence such as emotional and social. Now, prolific author, former pastor, and leadership development specialist Alan E. Nelson introduces "spiritual intelligence"--a person's ability to assimilate faith into everyday life.  
Churches and individuals are coming to the conclusion that far too many people are active in church their entire lives but never mature, going directly from Pampers to Depends. How can this be? In Spiritual Intelligence, Nelson will help readers take charge of their spiritual growth by helping them incorporate methods Jesus used in teaching his disciples. Readers will assess their own spiritual maturity and learn what steps to take next in their journey of discipleship.

An experienced pastor and writer shows readers how to take charge of their own spiritual maturity using the methods Jesus used with his own disciples.

Nelson, Alan E.

COVER PAGE

TITLE PAGE

COPYRIGHT PAGE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION: FROM PAMPERS TO DEPENDS

SECTION I: A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

1. IT'S YOUR SOUL: TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN SPIRITUAL GROWTH

2. SOUL CARTOGRAPHY: ASSESSING YOUR JOURNEY TOWARD SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE

3. JESUS'S SOUL GROWTH METHOD: WHY MOST SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES DON'T GET US WHERE WE WANT TO GO

4. THE TRAVEL TEAM: TAPPING THE POWER OF A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY GROUP AND ENJOYING IT

5. DIRECTIONS: GPS FOR THE SOUL

6. EXPERIENCING THE TRIP: ACTIVATING YOUR PASSION AND KNOWLEDGE

7. THE PATH FINDER: INCREASING YOUR RATE OF GROWTH AND AVOIDING PLATEAUS

SECTION II: PLANNING YOUR TRIP

8. READING THE ODOMETER: MEASURING YOUR PROGRESS WHILE AVOIDING LEGALISM

9. ROADBLOCKS AND DETOURS: HOW TO STAY OUT OF THE DITCH

10. MAKES AND MODELS: DETERMINING YOUR SOUL TYPE

11. ENJOYING THE JOURNEY: SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE IS WINGS NOT WEIGHTS

12. ARE WE THERE YET? RECOGNIZING THE DESTINATION OF SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE

APPENDIX A: THE JOURNEY: A SPIRITUAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN

APPENDIX B: THE SI CHURCH

Western culture has long prized the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) as a benchmark of a person's mental abilities. And since the mid-nineties we have known of other forms of intelligence such as emotional and social. Now, prolific author, former pastor, and leadership development specialist Alan E. Nelson introduces"spiritual intelligence"--a person's ability to assimilate faith into everyday life.  
Churches and individuals are coming to the conclusion that far too many people are active in church their entire lives but never mature, going directly from Pampers to Depends. How can this be? In Spiritual Intelligence, Nelson will help readers take charge of their spiritual growth by helping them incorporate methods Jesus used in teaching his disciples. Readers will assess their own spiritual maturity and learn what steps to take next in their journey of discipleship.

Western culture has long prized the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) as a benchmark of a person's mental abilities. And since the mid-nineties we have known of other forms of intelligence such as emotional and social. In this title, the author introduces 'spiritual intelligence' - a person's ability to assimilate faith into everyday life.

Western culture has long prized the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) as a benchmark of a person's mental abilities. And since the mid-nineties we have known of other forms of intelligence such as emotional and social. Now, prolific author, former pastor, and leadership development specialist Alan E. Nelson introduces 'spiritual intelligence' - a person's ability to assimilate faith into everyday life. Churches and individuals are coming to the conclusion that far too many people are active in church their entire lives but never mature, going directly from Pampers to Depends. How can this be? In "Spiritual Intelligence", Nelson will help readers take charge of their spiritual growth by helping them incorporate methods Jesus used in teaching his disciples. Readers will assess their own spiritual maturity and learn what steps to take next in their journey of discipleship.

Alan E. Nelson (EdD) is a leadership development specialist. He was a pastor for more than 20 years and is the author of fourteen books on personal growth and leadership. He is the founder/CEO of KidLead, an organization dedicated to training effective, ethical leaders. Alan's been married to Nancy for 28 years, is dad to three sons, and lives near Monterey, California.

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