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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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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…

Praying together for our election

By Transforming Center |

PREPARATION During this election season, we encourage you to find a time to pray with friends and family, people from your church or small group, and maybe even your neighbors.…

You’re Invited: Stations of the Cross Prayer Service on April 22

By Jeffery James |

Good Friday Stations of the Cross Prayer Service Quiet moments of music, liturgical prayer, thoughtful meditation and silent reflection on…

Sacred Rhythms: An Intentional Approach to Spiritual Transformation in Your Church or Organization

By Jeffery James |

One thing I know for sure these days is that many Christians and other spiritual seekers are longing for more…

Lent: An Invitation to Return to God

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for Ash Wednesday: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. “Yet even now, says…

New Sacred Rhythms DVD Curriculum coming soon

By Jeffery James |

Our first DVD curriculum, Sacred Rhythms: Practices that Nourish Your Soul and Transform Your Life (Zondervan), will be available in…

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Cultivating a Culture of Spiritual Transformation in your Church or Organization

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“We can never see an organizational field, but we can see its influence by looking at behavior.  To learn what’s…

Hear what people are saying about the Transforming Community®

By Jeffery James |

These video testimonials highlight some of the people who have participated in the Transforming Center’s two-year experience of spiritual formation…

A Reunion Retreat for Transforming Community® alumni

By Jeffery James |

The Transforming Center is pleased to announce our first reunion retreat on May 1-3, 2011 for those who have been…

Join Ruth Haley Barton for Leaders in Conversation Webinar

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Join Ruth Haley Barton on March 22nd at 2:00 EST for a Conversation on Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership.…

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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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