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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…

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Discernment: The Heart of Spiritual Leadership

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Discernment, in a most general sense, is the capacity to recognize and respond to the presence and the activity of…

Q&A with Ruth Haley Barton about new book

By Transforming Center |

How is Pursuing God’s Will Together different from other books on leadership? Ruth Haley Barton: This book is designed to…

Walking with Jesus During Holy Week

By Peter Giersch |

Editor’s note:  In this article guest author, Peter Giersch, reflects on his experiences of observing some of the oldest traditions of the…

Transforming Resources for your Good Friday service

By Transforming Center |

We are offering our Praying the Stations of the Cross: An Invitation To Walk with Christ by Ruth Haley Barton…

Join a worldwide prayer vigil on Good Friday 2012

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Editors note: Last year on Good Friday Christians from around the world prayed together using our Stations of the Cross…

Join us in Wheaton: Stations of the Cross Good Friday Prayer Service April 6, 2012

By Transforming Center |

Quiet moments of music, liturgical prayer, thoughtful meditation and silent reflection on Christ’s journey to the cross. Friday, April 6,…

Practicing Lent: Invitation to Return to God

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for February 22, 2012: Joel 2: 1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5: 20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21  Lenten…

Our Favorite Resources for Lent

By Transforming Center |

Below are five books we can heartily recommend as you practice Lent and create space for God during this important…

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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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