| Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry Enlarged/Expand Edition Contributor(s): Barton, Ruth Haley (Author), Haugen, Gary a. (Foreword by), Ford, Leighton (Afterword by) |
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ISBN: 083084645X ISBN-13: 9780830846450 Publisher: IVP Formatio OUR PRICE: $23.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Spiritual Growth - Religion | Christian Living - Leadership & Mentoring - Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources |
| Dewey: 248.892 |
| LCCN: 2018012222 |
| Series: Transforming Resources |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.7" W x 8.3" (0.95 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: I'm tired of helping others enjoy God--I just want to enjoy God for myself. With this painful admission, 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, Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership explores topics such as
Each chapter includes a spiritual practice to ensure your soul gets the nourishment it needs. Forging and maintaining a life-giving connection with God is the best choice you can make for yourself and for those you lead. This expanded edition includes the popular How Is It with Your Soul?" assessment for leaders and a flexible six- or twelve-week guided experience for groups. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barton, Ruth Haley: - Ruth Haley Barton (Doctor of Divinity, Northern Seminary) is founding president/CEO of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors and Christian leaders, and the congregations and organizations they serve. For over twenty years, she has ministered to the soul care needs of pastors and leaders based upon her conviction that the best thing we bring to to leadership is our own transforming selves. Trained at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation and the Institute for Pastoral Studies Loyola University Chicago, Ruth is a seasoned retreat leader and spiritual director. A sought-after speaker and preacher, she has served on the pastoral staff of several churches and teaches frequently at seminaries and graduate schools. Ruth is the author of numerous books and resources on the spiritual life, including Invitation to Solitude and Silence, Sacred Rhythms, Longing for More, Pursuing God's Will Together, and Life Together in Christ. She continues to share her thoughts and perspectives on soulful leadership through an online resource called eReflections as well as a podcast entitled Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership. |