Ruth Haley Barton è una voce pioniera dedicata a rafforzare le anime di pastori e leader cristiani. Il suo ministero si fonda sulla convinzione che la nostra leadership più trasformativa emerga dal nostro lavoro interiore. Attraverso numerosi libri e risorse online, condivide profonde intuizioni sulla vita spirituale e sull'arte della leadership d'anima. Il suo approccio enfatizza la coltivazione di una ricca vita interiore come fondamento essenziale per una guida efficace e autentica.
Exploring the challenges contemporary women face, this book draws parallels between modern struggles such as infertility, caregiving, and marital difficulties with the experiences of women in the Bible. It emphasizes the importance of learning from these biblical figures to find encouragement and guidance. The narrative encourages readers to make a positive impact in their families, churches, and communities by reflecting on the lives of scriptural women who resonate with today's issues.
The practice of retreat is presented as a vital way for Christians to deepen their relationship with Christ. Through seven thoughtful invitations, a seasoned spiritual director offers guidance on how to engage in retreat, emphasizing its role in fostering spiritual growth and connection with God. This exploration encourages readers to embrace moments of solitude and reflection as essential to their faith journey.
In this expanded edition of her spiritual formation classic, Ruth Haley Barton invites us to an honest exploration of what happens when spiritual leaders lose track of their souls. Weaving together contemporary illustrations with penetrating insight from the life of Moses, Barton explores topics such as facing the loneliness of leadership, leading from your authentic self, reenvisioning the promised land and more.
For pastors and leaders, the possibility of living in balanced rhythms of work and rest feels elusive. Ruth Haley Barton offers hard-won wisdom regarding rhythms of Sabbath, grounds us in God's intentions in giving us the gift of sabbath, and provides practical steps for embedding Sabbath rhythms into our churches and organizations.
Drawing on extensive research into both the recorded truths of Lamarr's life and the rumors that made her notorious, Barton recognizes Lamarr's contributions to both film and technology while revealing the controversial and conflicted woman underneath.
Have you joined a church or small group in hopes of experiencing real life change, only to be disappointed? Have you sat through inspiring sermons about what is possible when Christians gather together in mutually edifying relationships, only to recognize how cynical you have become after many failed attempts? Community may be one of the most over-promised, under-delivered aspects of the Christian life today. Individuals remain selfish and stuck in their ways. Communities become spiritually lifeless or even fall apart because we don't know how to experience transformation together. Transforming community does not come primarily from listening to inspiring preaching or adding another church program. It emerges as we embrace a shared commitment to the attitudes, practices and behaviors that open us to Christ in our midst. And that’s where Life Together in Christ comes in. Reflecting on the story of the two disciples who meet Christ on the Emmaus Road, Ruth Haley Barton offers this interactive guide for small groups of spiritual companions who are ready to encounter Christ in transforming ways—right where they are on the road of real life.
Logos Book Award Do you long for a deep, fundamental change in your life with God? Do you desire a greater intimacy with God? Do you wonder how you might truly live your life as God created you to live it? Spiritual disciplines are activities that open us to God's transforming love and the changes that only God can bring about in our lives. Picking up on the monastic tradition of creating a "rule of life" that allows for regular space for the practice of the spiritual disciplines, this book takes you more deeply into understanding seven key disciplines along with practical ideas for weaving them into everyday life. Each chapter includes exercises to help you begin the practices--individually and in a group context. The final chapter puts it all together in a way that will help you arrange your life for spiritual transformation. The choice to establish your own sacred rhythm is the most important choice you can make with your life.
Exploring the transformative power of hope, faith, and love, this book offers practical guidance for enhancing personal relationships. It delves into building trust, fostering communication, and nurturing emotional connections. Readers will discover strategies to overcome challenges and deepen their bonds with others, ultimately leading to more fulfilling interactions. With insightful anecdotes and actionable advice, it serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to enrich their relationships and cultivate a supportive environment.
Focusing on the need for a spiritual approach to leadership, Ruth Haley Barton guides church boards and Christian leadership teams in shifting from secular models to a community-based practice of discernment. As president of the Transforming Center, she emphasizes the importance of fostering a spiritual environment where leaders can collaboratively seek guidance and make decisions rooted in faith. This transformative model aims to enhance the effectiveness and spiritual depth of leadership within Christian organizations.
Church boards and other Christian leadership teams have long relied on secular models for leadership practice. Ruth Haley Barton, president of the Transforming Center, helps teams transition to a much more fitting model--the spiritual community that practices discernment together.