Spiritual Intelligence: Discover Your SQ. Deepen Your Faith.

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.

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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.

To learn more, visit www.spiritualintelligence.org.