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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 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…

Becoming More

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…

Part 5: Discerning and Doing the Will of God

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Editors note: During the launch of the fall ministry season, we offer you part 5 of our eReflections series encouraging…

Part 4: Self-Knowledge and Self-Examination

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Editors note: During the launch of the fall ministry season, we offer you part 4 of our eReflections series encouraging…

Silence and Word, Stillness and Action

Part 3: Silence and Word, Stillness and Action

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Editors note: As we head into the fall ministry season we offer you part three of an eReflections series to encourage…

Solitude in Community

Part 2: Solitude and Community

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Editors note: As we head into the fall ministry season we offer you part two of an eReflections series to encourage…

Busyness

Part 1: Rhythms of Work and Rest

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Editors note: As we head into the fall ministry season we offer you an eReflections series to encourage you to pay…

Your gift doubles when you give before August 28th

By Jeffery James |

Progress Update: Our goal is to raise $10,000 in August (for a total impact of $20,000). As of August 27…

Sacred Rhythms

Interview with Ruth Haley Barton Regarding Sacred Rhythms

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“Many of us have more clearly developed plans for finances, further education, home improvements and physical fitness than we do…

Can preaching be a transformational moment for both the preacher and the congregation?

By Jeffery James |

Read the answer and more from Jennifer Aycock’s interview with Ruth Haley Barton for McCormick Theological Seminary. Check it out here: http://mccormick.edu/news/caring-preachers-and-pastors

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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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