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Write a response to the thread below. 360 words, include citation, page number and references. Please support assertions with at least three scholarly citations, page number and references in the current APA format.. After posting your thread, respond to a classmate's posts with meaningful engagement. Consider the following as you respond: • What did you find insightful or valuable in your classmate's post? How does it align with your own findings? • Share additional thoughts or ask thought-provoking questions to encourage deeper discussion. • Offer relevant personal experiences or biblical perspectives that enhance the conversation. • Choose any 1 of the class texts, articles, or videos for support. Reply from Fillonie Debrosse-Saint-Louis Self-Leadership in Pastoral Counseling Fillonie Debrosse-Saint-Louis PACO825: The Role and Development of the Pastoral Counselor April 30, 2026 Introduction Emotional intelligence (EI) and self leadership are inseparable dimensions of effective pastoral counseling. Ministry requires more than theological knowledge; it demands emotional maturity, humility, and the ability to lead oneself wisely within God given limits. As Malphurs (2018) teaches, emotional maturity is inseparable from spiritual maturity because emotions influence behavior, decision making, and relationships within the body of Christ. To explore this truth, I reflected on my interview with Reverend Dr. Fred Bourdeau (April 13, 2026), Senior Pastor of Grace of All Nations, who has served in ministry for over forty years. His insights on emotional intelligence and bound. Need Assignment Help?