Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry

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by Ruth Haley Barton. Cokesbury Press, 2018.

Description

Ruth Haley Barton invites readers to explore what happens when spiritual leaders lose track of their souls. Weaving together contemporary illustrations with insight from the life of Moses, the book Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership explores a variety of topics.

Features

Chapters on:

-responding to the dynamics of calling
-facing the loneliness of leadership
-leading from your authentic self
-cultivating spiritual community
-reenvisioning the promised land
-discerning God's will together

Each chapter includes instructions on a spiritual practice. This edition includes "How Is It with Your Soul?" an assessment for leaders that identifies potential warning signs of burnout. The book also features a six- or twelve-week guided experience for groups.

Recommended Audience

clergy, pastors, preachers

Cost

Purchase as book, e-book or audio book

Practical Applications

Try out the different spiritual practices taught in each chapter of this book.

Read this book with a small group or class, utilizing the six or twelve week guide included with the book.

Updated: April 25, 2024

About the Contributor

Kara Faris

Kara Faris is the Center’s director of resource grants and resource consulting, as well as a resource consultant to congregations. She previously served for eight years as the Center’s education director.

Before working at the Center, Kara served First Friends Meeting of Indianapolis as associate pastor. With a degree in marketing from Butler University’s College of Business Administration and a master of divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Kara brings a blend of pragmatism, intuition and passion for lifelong learning to the Center. Kara has authored Including Laity in Education Events Empowers Congregations and co-authored the book Divergent Church.

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