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Reflections on the Soul of Leadership

Written by Ruth Haley Barton, each reflection provides spiritual guidance and encouragement for those seeking to be in God for the world.

Epiphany – There and Back Again: An Unexpected Journey

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14;  Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany (Cycle C) and guidance for using the lectionary “Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” – Mary Oliver…

photo of a night sky reflecting on a still late with a sliver of sunrise peaking through the horizon.

Advent Week 3: A Time for Courage

By Adele Ahlberg Calhoun |

Lectionary Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 Advent Calendar (Cycle C) and guidance for using the lectionary In The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis…

An Act of Discipleship: Walking with Christ through Holy Week

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Guidance on using the lectionary. “It is not the act of a good disciple to flee from the cross in…

Lent-2017

Observing Lent: Seeing What We’re Missing

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for Fourth Sunday of Lent Cycle A: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Guidance on…

Story from the second Transforming Community

Finding My Voice: Experiencing Transformation in Community

By Doug Calhoun |

Continuing the story of Transforming Community: After Transforming Community #1 (TC 1) concluded, there was a sense that others might…

Tom Boyle shares the impact of his Transforming Community experience

A Heart of Stone to a Heart of Flesh: Experiencing Transformation in Community

By Tom Boyle |

Editor’s Note: As part of our 15-year anniversary celebration we are sharing stories and testimonies from each completed Transforming Community to…

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Returning to God with All Our Hearts: Preparing for a Holy Lent

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for Ash Wednesday Cycle A: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; II Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Guidance…

Transforming Resources: Lent seasonal books and CDs

A Leader’s Guide to Planning for Lent and Easter

By Transforming Center |

The seasons of the church year are meant to teach us essential truths of the spiritual life. Beyond mere information…

Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Soul of Leadership

By Ruth Haley Barton |

We shall meet your physical force with soul force. Do to us what you will, and we shall continue to…

Epiphany: In Celebration of the Journey

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Guidance on using the lectionary. Lectionary readings for January 6, 2017: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew…

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  • Reflections written for spiritual leaders delivered over 4 weeks each Saturday morning
  • Includes guidance to listen to what your soul wants to say to God and what God wants to say to your soul
  • Every reflection includes a recording by Ruth that goes deeper into topic.
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