Paul Burns is the creator of the GPS Spiritual Inventory and the founder and executive director of Soul Metrics. He earned his Doctorate of Ministry for developing his model of Christ-Centered Spiritual Intelligence and his ground-breaking psychometric tool at Western Seminary. He was ordained as a minister after completing his Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and served as a full-time pastor for 12 years. Since 2009, he has coached ministry leaders and served as a denominational leader. Before becoming a minister, he worked as an investment consultant for Wall Street and narrowly avoided being in the Twin Towers on the morning of 9/11. His books include “Prayer Encounters: Changing the World One Prayer at a Time,” “Blessing Encounters: Creating Family One Blessing at a Time,” and “The Sabbath Challenge: Learning to Rest in a World That Never Sleeps.” He lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, two children, and his dog, Chuy.