READING CRITIQUE FORM

Note: THIS REPORT MUST BE TYPED TO BE ACCEPTED. Write in complete sentences.

1. Please check one of the following:

Yes, I have fully read the book listed below as required for this course.
No, I have not fully read the book listed below as required for this course.

2. Book (Author, Title, Pages read ________)

Developing Emotionally Mature Leaders: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help Transform Your Ministry
Aubrey Malphurs
1-89 ages

3. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this book?

The author’s main purpose of writing this book is to highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in ministry and how emotional immaturity can affect ministry. Malphurs is convinced that without emotional maturity, ministers are doomed to failure. The three-part series covers the history of emotional intelligence, discovering EI and applying it.

4. List two items of information this book provided of which you were not previously aware.

History of Emotional Intelligence:

While I am aware of intellectual intelligence and IQ tests, I wasn’t versant with EI but Malphurs provides a well-researched introduction to the topic including recent trends. He also provides basic assumptions that undergird EI.

A Biblical Theology of Emotions:

Malphurs offers an interesting approach by situating emotions from a biblical perspective. This might not be widely used approach of understanding emotions but it was quite helpful.

5. What was the most helpful part of this book and why?

The most helpful part was the Appendices that include assessments, audits and skill builders. After finishing the book or even prior, one can go through the audits to assess their emotional intelligence and gauge their state before implementing the skills builder.

6. Is there a quotation from the book that will stay with you for the remainder of your ministry? List the quote, page number, and reason.

“How you feel impacts how you lead and how followers feel about themselves when around and led by you affects how well they follow your leadership.” (p.15)

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