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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.

Becoming More

The Future of Christian Spirituality: Part 4 | A More Welcoming Stance from a Rooted Depth

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” —Jesus As I journeyed with my desire and with a good spiritual director, something else was happening, too. Wrestling with my tradition…

Becoming More

The Future of Christian Spirituality: Part 3 | A Spirituality that is Practice-Oriented and Practice-Based

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“We do not know God by thinking, but by encountering.” –John of the Cross As my director and I transitioned into a new kind of relationship I was still thinking…

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)…

A different kind of calendar

By David Hughes |

“When we submit our lives to what we read in Scripture, we find that we are not being led to…

Solitude: In God for the World

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“Wherever there is something in our life that is not conformed to the image of Christ, there is a place…

Ruth Haley Barton on Faith Radio

By Transforming Center |

Recently, Ruth was interviewed on My Faith Radio’s program Connecting Faith with Neil Stavem. He had this to say about their time together:…

Part 6

Eastertide
: Then They Told What Had Happened on the Road

By Ruth Haley Barton |

That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together.…

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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
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