Description
This book helps congregational leaders engage in spiritual practices that help sustain their work. Author Ruth Haley Barton, founder of Transforming Center, writes of loneliness in leadership, spiritual community, authenticity, and God’s will. Barton specifically focuses on the importance of nourishing one’s soul, including a different spiritual practice in each chapter. This book serves as a reminder and a guideline on maintaining a connection with God and prioritizing it in your life.
Features
- Contemporary illustrations from the life of Moses
- Guide for six- or twelve-week guided group book study
- A quick reference that summarizes thirteen suggested spiritual practices covered in the book
Recommended Audience
clergy, pastors, preachers
Cost
Purchase as book, e-book or audio book
Practical Applications
- Practice spiritual suggestions catered to a diverse area of struggles when leading a spiritual life.
- Use the guided group experience in the back of the book with members of your congregation as a bonding exercise.
- Pick specific topics as discussion points or sermons for your congregation to strengthen spiritual connection.