An Experience of Transforming Community
Beginning in July 2025
For over 20 years the Transforming Center has created space for pastors and spiritual leaders to cultivate sacred rhythms to sustain their life in leadership. While the Transforming Community experience is highly valued, the time and cost of travel has made it inaccessible for many.
Because of this, we’ve been imagining another way to create space for God to transform leaders using digital and in-person components — hopefully a more accessible experience of Transforming Community.
Haven is a community that meets alternately online and in person to create space for leaders to forge a stronger connection between their souls and their leadership.
Overview:
Six online community gatherings that include transforming worship, substantive teaching, and spiritual practices
Three in-person retreats with food and lodging included
Monthly small group connections facilitated by a Transforming Center ministry team member
Digital access to teachings
Investment:
$299/month for 21 months ($6,279)
This is 33% less than the current Transforming Community experience.
Apply now for the lowest one-time registration fee*:
- $250 (for applications received by December 31, 2024)
- $300 (for applications received between January 1 – February 15, 2025)
- $350 (for applications received between February 16 – March 31, 2025)
- $400 (for applications received on or after April 1, 2025)
*This non-refundable fee is due upon acceptance to secure your spot in the community.
Community Dates
All retreats, whether online or in-person are required for completion of the experience. There will be a new community orientation April 28, 2025 (online). The three in-person retreats led by Ruth Haley Barton will be in Chicagoland.
- July 13-14, 2025 (online)
- September 28-30, 2025 (in person)
- November 9-10, 2025 (online)
- January 25-26, 2026 (online)
- April 19-21 2026 (in person)
- June 7-8, 2026 (online)
- August 9-10, 2026 (online)
- October 11-12, 2026 (online)
- November 15-17 2026 (in person)