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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.

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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…

Praying together for our election

By Transforming Center |

PREPARATION During this election season, we encourage you to find a time to pray with friends and family, people from your church or small group, and maybe even your neighbors.…

Lent: Help us Find Our Confession

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Guidance on using the lectionary. Lectionary readings for March 6, 2016: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3,…

Ash Wednesday: Crossing the Threshold into Lent

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Guidance on using the lectionary. Lectionary readings for February 10, 2016: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2…

Lent

Lent 2016: Ready or Not—Here it Comes!

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Oh God, let something essential happen to me, something more than interesting or entertaining or thoughtful.  Oh God, let something…

Transformed Nonconformist: A Sermon by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Transforming Center |

Be not conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 The Transforming Center…

Christmastide: If You Want

By Transforming Center |

Lectionary readings for December 25, 2015: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12); John 1:1-14 Guidance on using the lectionary. St.…

Rev. Robert Whinnen

What is the impact of the Transforming Community in the life of a pastor?

By Transforming Center |

Note: What does transforming leadership look like in the lives of leaders? The Rev. Robert Whinnen, Lead Pastor at Bauer Community…

Learning to wait with Jesus

By Adele Ahlberg Calhoun |

Lectionary readings for December 13, 2015: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Phillipians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 Click for complete Advent calendar (Cycle C) and guidance on using…

Entering Advent: Hurry Up and Wait!

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for November 29, 2015: Jeremiah 33: 14-16; Psalm 25: 1-10; 1 Thessalonians  3:9-13; Luke 21: 25-36 Click for complete Advent calendar (Cycle C)…

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Pay attention to the soul of your leadership with a FREE series written by Ruth Haley Barton

  • 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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