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March 2020
TC16 Retreat 5 | Flesh and Blood Spirituality: Honoring the Body as a Spiritual Discipline
"We are not human beings trying to become spiritual; we are spiritual beings trying to become human." – Teilhard de Chardin
Find out more »April 2020
Olivet Nazarene University Chapel
Chapel on both Wednesday (10am) and Thursday (9:30am) plus staff and faculty event with Ruth Haley Barton EVENT HAS RESCHEDULED TO SPRING 2022
Find out more »Young Life Legacy Leadership Initiative
Leadership Development (closed event) with Ruth Haley Barton
Find out more »Becoming A Transforming Church Retreat–RESCHEDULED
The Becoming a Transforming Church Retreat is for pastors and leaders who long for their churches to become centers for spiritual transformation. EVENT RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 26-28, 2020
Find out more »June 2020
TC15 Zoom Call
TC15 Zoom Call 10-noon CDT Morning Prayer, Reflection, Group Spiritual Direction
Find out more »TC16 Zoom Call
TC16 Zoom Call 10-noon CDT Morning Prayer, Reflection, Group Spiritual Direction
Find out more »August 2020
October 2020
TC15 Retreat 8 | For the Sake of Others: Where Formation and Mission Meet
"Mission cannot be discerned without formation, nor can mission be sustained without an ongoing commitment to transformation in Christ's presence." – Ruth Haley Barton
Find out more »November 2020
TC17 Retreat 1 | Invitation to Transforming Community
"If you don't come apart for awhile, you will come apart after awhile." – Dallas Willard
Find out more »Strengthening the Soul of your Leadership in Turbulent Times
A FREE Webinar with Ruth Haley Barton Join Ruth Haley Barton in exploring how a leader can be strengthened at the soul level, even in the midst of crisis, so they can continue to be a source of life for others. In this conversation leaders will: Gain helpful perspectives on spiritual leadership in the midst of these turbulent times. Assess the state of your soul now and learn how to pay attention to your soul for the long haul of leadership.…
Find out more »Resilience: Talking Points Virtual Series – Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Resilience: Finding Wholeness in Ministry by Way of the Cross Talking Points Virtual Series Sponsored by Grand Rapids Theological Seminary Click here for more information and to register
Find out more »January 2021
TC15 Zoom Call
TC15 Zoom Call 10:00 AM-1:00 PM CT Morning Prayer, Reflection, Group Spiritual Direction
Find out more »TC16 Retreat 6 | Transformation through Self-Knowledge, Self-Examination and Confession
"(One) never attains to true self-knowledge until he has previously contemplated the face of God, and come down after such contemplation to look into himself." – John Calvin This retreat will be held VIRTUALLY
Find out more »March 2021
Sacred Rhythms — WinShape Foundation Staff Development
With Ruth Haley Barton Closed Event Click here for more information about WinShape Foundation
Find out more »Invitation to Solitude and Silence – The Trinity Forum
An Online Conversation with Ruth Haley Barton: Invitation to Solitude and Silence Sponsored by The Trinity Forum Click here for more information and to register
Find out more »TC16 Retreat 7 | The Art and Practice of Spiritual Discernment
"Finding God in all things in order that we might love and serve God in all." – St. Ignatius of Loyola This retreat will be held with both IN PERSON and VIRTUAL options
Find out more »April 2021
TC15 Retreat 9 | A Rule of Life: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation
"Ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat. Ask me what I am living for and what is keeping me from living fully for that." – Thomas Merton
Find out more »Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times – Florida Leadership Center
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times with Ruth Haley Barton Sponsored by Florida Leadership Center Click here for more information and to register
Find out more »TC17 Retreat 2 | Prayer: Deepening Our Intimacy with God
"The spiritual life has to do with how God relates to us and how we relate to God. Prayer is the essential expression of that relationship." – Marjorie Thompson This retreat will be held with both IN PERSON and VIRTUAL options
Find out more »May 2021
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times – Texas Methodist Foundation
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times with Ruth Haley Barton Sponsored by Texas Methodist Foundation
Find out more »June 2021
TC16 Retreat 8 | For the Sake of Others: Where Formation and Mission Meet
"Mission cannot be discerned without formation, nor can mission be sustained without an ongoing commitment to transformation in Christ's presence." – Ruth Haley Barton
Find out more »July 2021
TC17 Retreat 3 | A Leader’s Journey into Solitude and Silence
"Without solitude it is virtually impossible to have a spiritual life." – Henri Nouwen
Find out more »September 2021
TC16 Retreat 9 | A Rule of Life: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation
"Ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat. Ask me what I am living for and what is keeping me from living fully for that." – Thomas Merton
Find out more »All Souls Anglican Church Vestry Retreat
Pursuing God's Will Together with Ruth Haley Barton Closed Event Click here for information about All Souls Anglican Church
Find out more »October 2021
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership – Indiana Ministries
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton Sponsored by Indiana Ministries
Find out more »Sacred Rhythms in the Life of the Leader – Thriving in Ministry
Sacred Rhythms in the Life of a Leader with Ruth Haley Barton Sponsored by Indiana Ministries Click here for information on Thriving in Ministry
Find out more »November 2021
Becoming A Transforming Church Retreat-Rescheduled
The Becoming a Transforming Church Retreat is for pastors and leaders who long for their churches to become centers for spiritual transformation. Becoming a Transforming Church retreat for more information
Find out more »TC17 Retreat 4 | Engaging the Scriptures for Spiritual Transformation
"In informational reading we seek to grasp the control, to master the text. In transformational reading, the intent is to allow the text to master you." – Robert Mulholland
Find out more »January 2022
TC17 Retreat 5 | Flesh and Blood Spirituality: Honoring the Body as a Spiritual Discipline
"We are not human beings trying to become spiritual; we are spiritual beings trying to become human." – Teilhard de Chardin
Find out more »February 2022
TC18 Retreat 1 | Invitation to Transforming Community
"If you don't come apart for awhile, you will come apart after awhile." – Dallas Willard
Find out more »March 2022
Alongside Staff Development and Pastors’ Retreat
March 23--Build into Alongside Staff March 24--Strengthen the Souls of Pastors
Find out more »Olivet Nazarene University Chapel and Faculty & Staff Gathering
Sacred Rhythms with Ruth Haley Barton Click here for information about Olivet Nazarene University Chapel
Find out more »April 2022
TC17 Retreat 6 | Transformation through Self-Knowledge, Self-Examination and Confession
"(One) never attains to true self-knowledge until he has previously contemplated the face of God, and come down after such contemplation to look into himself." – John Calvin
Find out more »VIRTUAL Stations of the Cross Prayer Service
An invitation to walk with Christ... Ruth Haley Barton and the Transforming Center team will lead this prayer service and provide guidance as we walk through each station of the cross. Register by purchasing our Stations of the Cross Prayer Guide This 32-page beautifully produced prayer guide by Ruth Haley Barton has been used for many years in our Good Friday service and will help you fully participate in our online. We will send Zoom information on April 8 to everyone who…
Find out more »Stephen & Marjorie Mead Endowment for Spiritual Formation
Ruth Haley Barton will speak at the inaugural event, discussing ways that spiritual formation practices, informed by insights from the Wade Center authors, help address the challenges of depression among Christians, as well as distinguish between depression and dark night of the soul. In person and live streaming. Click here for more information
Find out more »May 2022
TC18 Retreat 2 | A Leader’s Journey into Solitude and Silence
"Without solitude it is virtually impossible to have a spiritual life." – Henri Nouwen
Find out more »July 2022
TC17 Retreat 7 | The Art and Practice of Spiritual Discernment
"Finding God in all things in order that we might love and serve God in all." – St. Ignatius of Loyola
Find out more »August 2022
Christian Reformed Church of North American
Banquet Celebrating 25 Years of Women's Ordination in the Christian Reformed Church of North America with Ruth Haley Barton. Held at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Click here for information about the Christian Reformed Church of North America
Find out more »TC18 Retreat 3 | Prayer: Deepening Our Intimacy with God
"The spiritual life has to do with how God relates to us and how we relate to God. Prayer is the essential expression of that relationship." – Marjorie Thompson
Find out more »September 2022
Pursuing God’s Will Together Retreat
Many Christian leaders long to know they are discerning and doing the will of God as leaders. They wonder if there’s a trusted method for discerning God’s will together. The event based on the book, Pursuing God’s Will Together: A Discernment Practice for Leadership Groups, will help your team together learn and practice how to become a community of discernment. Click here for more information and to register.
Find out more »Young Life Legacy Leadership Initiative
Leadership Development (closed event) with Ruth Haley Barton
Find out more »October 2022
Pursuing God’s Will Together Retreat
Many Christian leaders long to know they are discerning and doing the will of God as leaders. They wonder if there’s a trusted method for discerning God’s will together. The event based on the book, Pursuing God’s Will Together: A Discernment Practice for Leadership Groups, will help your team together learn and practice how to become a community of discernment. Click here for more information and to register.
Find out more »Baker Book House Author Event
With Ruth Haley Barton Books will be available for purchase and for an author signing. Click here for more more information and to register
Find out more »American Baptist Churches of Michigan-Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton Click here for information about American Baptist Churches of Michigan
Find out more »November 2022
TC17 Retreat 8 | For the Sake of Others: Where Formation and Mission Meet
"Mission cannot be discerned without formation, nor can mission be sustained without an ongoing commitment to transformation in Christ's presence." – Ruth Haley Barton
Find out more »December 2022
TC18 Retreat 4 | Engaging the Scriptures for Spiritual Transformation
"In informational reading we seek to grasp the control, to master the text. In transformational reading, the intent is to allow the text to master you." – Robert Mulholland
Find out more »February 2023
TC18 Retreat 5 | Flesh and Blood Spirituality: Honoring the Body as a Spiritual Discipline
"We are not human beings trying to become spiritual; we are spiritual beings trying to become human." – Teilhard de Chardin
Find out more »March 2023
TC17 Retreat 9 | A Rule of Life: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation
"Ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat. Ask me what I am living for and what is keeping me from living fully for that." – Thomas Merton
Find out more »May 2023
Center for Church Renewal–DMin Cohort
Center for Church Renewal -- DMin students in Western Theological Seminary Retreat held in Darian, IL (closed event) Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation with Ruth Haley Barton
Find out more »TC18 Retreat 6 | Transformation through Self-Knowledge, Self-Examination and Confession
"(One) never attains to true self-knowledge until he has previously contemplated the face of God, and come down after such contemplation to look into himself." – John Calvin
Find out more »