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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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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…

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The Future of Christian Spirituality: Part 2 | The Charism and Practice of Spiritual Direction

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“A spiritual director is one who helps another recognize and follow the inspirations of grace in his life, in order to arrive at the end to which God is leading…

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…

Part 3: Martin Luther King series

Part 3: Love in Action

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Part 1: Opposites in Fruitful Harmony Part 2: Inner Strength for Outer Action “Every genuine expression of love grows out…

Transforming Center website nominated for Best Marketing in Wheaton Chamber’s Gamon Awards

By Transforming Center |

We are proud to announce that the Transforming Center website has been nominated for Best Marketing in Wheaton Chamber’s Gamon…

Part 2: Martin Luther King series

Part 2: Inner Strength for Outer Action

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Part 1: Opposites in Fruitful Harmony “Admitting the weighty problems and staggering disappointments, Christianity affirms that God is able to…

Part 1: Martin Luther King series

Part 1: Opposites in Fruitful Harmony

By Ruth Haley Barton |

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

Seeing Stars: The Epiphany of Our Lord

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for Epiphany, January 6:  Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2: 1-12 “They set out; and…

With Gratitude

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Dear Friend, God’s richest blessings to you in this New Year! As we begin 2012, my heart is full of…

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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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