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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…

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.…

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Strength of Soul

By Ruth Haley Barton |

“Every genuine expression of love grows out of a consistent and total surrender to God.” Martin Luther King, Jr. One…

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What We Believe About Spiritual Transformation

By Ruth Haley Barton |

A Biblical and Theological Perspective Following is a brief summary of the core beliefs that form the foundation of our…

Epiphany: A New Kind of Journey

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary readings for January 6, 2011: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-23; Matthew 2:1-12 “Christians of the future will…

Christmastide: From Waiting to Wonder

By Ruth Haley Barton |

Lectionary for Christmas Eve: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) Lectionary for Christmas Day: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm…

The Example of Jesus Christ: Solitude and Silence

By Ruth Haley Barton |

To celebrate the launch of the expanded edition of Invitation to Solitude and Silence we’ve posted a series of video clips…

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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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