A taste of Transforming Community led by Ruth Haley Barton

A Transforming Community® is a retreat-based spiritual formation experience with nine quarterly retreats for pastors and spiritual leaders. This experience guides leaders in establishing sacred rhythms to meet God in the midst of ministry and sustain their life in leadership.
People change incrementally....over time...with others...in the context of spiritual disciplines that open us to God. Each retreat invites you to engage a spiritual discipline, giving you time over the quarter to practice what you learned and integrate it into your own life. Over 2 years leaders experience deep relationships in a diverse community united by their desire to experience God in the depths of their souls. This community creates a safe environment for leaders to ask the hard questions and wait on God for answers. Each retreat is led by Ruth Haley Barton, a seasoned spiritual director, teacher, and retreat leader. Ruth is a student, practitioner, and thought leader in the area of Christian spirituality and formation, and has written many books on spiritual transformation. Ruth and the Transforming Center team have been convening Transforming Communities for over 20 years ago.