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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…

Transforming Resources™ Webinar with Ruth Haley Barton on August 3rd

By Jeffery James |

Gear up for the fall teaching season. Join Ruth Haley Barton for a one hour webinar and learn how to use Sacred…

Transforming Center Announces Academic Partnership with Northern Seminary and Dr. Ruth Haley Barton joins Northern as Professor of Spiritual Transformation

By Jeffery James |

Former Northern student and founder of the Transforming Center, Ruth Haley Barton, was awarded with an honorary doctorate for her years…

Dr. Ruth Haley Barton’s message to the 2011 graduates of Northern Seminary

By Jeffery James |

Dr. Ruth Haley Barton’s commencement address to Northern Seminary’s 2011 graduates on June 4, 2011 is now available for viewing.

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Pentecost: Celebrating the “Spirit” in Spiritual Transformation

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings: Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34; I Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23 This week we celebrate Pentecost—the incarnate and risen Christ…

When Resurrection Takes Time

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“The way of possibility is the way of going through.” John S. Dunne It’s a good thing Easter is a…

Flesh-and-Blood Spirituality: Honoring the Body as a Spiritual Practice

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“The Christian practice of honoring the body is born of the confidence that our bodies are made in the image…

Sacred Rhythms DVD Curriculum reviews

By Jeffery James |

Below are some early reviews of the new Sacred Rhythms DVD Curriculum. Don’t miss the special offer Zondervan is offering…

Good Friday Prayer Vigil Response

By Jeffery James |

On Good Friday over 400 people around the world (including those who will attend our service) will be praying together using…

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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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