Beyond Words®

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…

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.…

Part 4

Eastertide: The Nature of the Spiritual Journey

By Ruth Haley Barton |

You can also read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this Beyond Words series. Then he said to them, “How foolish…

NEW DVD with Dr. M. Robert Mulholland and Ruth Haley Barton

By Transforming Center |

Dr. M. Robert Mulholland and Ruth Haley Barton discuss spiritual transformation in this new Transforming Resource. Ideal for use in leadership, congregational,…

What does transforming leadership look like for Rev. Jackie Matisse?

By Transforming Center |

Note: What is the impact of the Transforming Center in the lives of leaders? The Rev. Jackie Matisse, Rector at St. Patrick’s …

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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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