Ruth Haley Barton

Ruth founded the Transforming Center, a ministry for growing pastors, Christian leaders, and those they serve. She has served on the staff of several churches including Willow Creek, and is also Professor of Spiritual Transformation at Northern Seminary.

Ruth is the author of several books and articles on spiritual living including Sacred Rhythms, Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership, Pursuing God’s Will Together, and The Truths that Free Us.

Sacred Rhythms in the Life of the Leader

Ruth Haley Barton

Serving God and others without going insane.

Finding God’s Will Together

Ruth Haley Barton

How to help a group discern God’s leading.

Can You Hear God Now?

Ruth Haley Barton

Your most important leadership role: discerning and obeying God’s voice. Together.

Before Ministry Life Burns You Out

Ruth Haley Barton

Time alone with God–not better time management–is the key to healthier leadership

A Steady Rhythm

by Ruth Haley Barton

The not-so-secret key to effective ministry and leadership.

Are You Dangerously Tired?

Ruth Haley Barton

A hard-to-recognize hazard for Christian leaders.

Rest for the Mind

Ruth Haley Barton

How you can still your racing thoughts in order to enjoy the presence of God?

A Steady Rhythm

Ruth Haley Barton

The not-so-secret key to effective ministry and leadership.

Is My Leadership Spiritual?

Ruth Haley Barton