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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.
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The Old Testament Tells All
The Hebrew Scriptures place internal struggles on full display—and teach us a lot about spiritual practice.
Sacred Rhythms in the Life of the Leader
Serving God and others without going insane.
Finding God’s Will Together
How to help a group discern God’s leading.
My Top 5 Resources for Lent
Best books to read before Easter.
The Discipline of Solitude
Getting away from the podium and into God’s presence.
Can You Hear God Now?
Your most important leadership role: discerning and obeying God’s voice. Together.
Before Ministry Life Burns You Out
Time alone with God–not better time management–is the key to healthier leadership
Are You Dangerously Tired?
A hard-to-recognize hazard for Christian leaders.
Rest for the Mind
How you can still your racing thoughts in order to enjoy the presence of God?
A Steady Rhythm
The not-so-secret key to effective ministry and leadership.