Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership - (Transforming Resources) by Ruth Haley Barton (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Weaving together contemporary illustrations with penetrating insight from the life of Moses, Barton explores topics such as facing the loneliness of leadership, leading from one's authentic self, re-envisioning the promised land, and more.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> <strong>I'm tired of helping others enjoy God--I just want to enjoy God for myself.</strong> 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, <em>Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership</em> explores topics such as</p><ul> <li>responding to the dynamics of calling</li> <li>facing the loneliness of leadership</li> <li>leading from your authentic self</li> <li>cultivating spiritual community</li> <li>reenvisioning the promised land</li> <li>discerning God's will together</li> </ul><p>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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>At times Barton's words were a needed wake-up call and at other times they were a source of refreshment. I'm thankful for both.</p>--Mike Bonem, Leadership Network (books.leadnet.org), August 30, 2008<br><br><p>Barton has written a book which could serve as a prescription for people in ministry who have come to the end of themselves. I recommend this book for leaders who have experienced a glance toward the dark night of the soul but have found themselves working harder, trusting less, and growing weary in order to avoid the transforming work of the soul.</p>--Susan Reese, Journal of Spiritual Formation Soul Care, 2009<br><br><p>It may seem hard to believe, being a pastor or other religious leader can be very draining on one's faith. <em>Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership</em> answers a real problem that many may not realize exists for their pastors and priests.</p>--James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review, December 2008<br><br><p>Ms. Barton relies heavily on the life of Moses as a window into the different aspects of leadership in which we might learn to seek God and allow God to strengthen us to provide spiritual leadership to others. The book is not just for those already in leadership roles, but also for those who are seeking leadership.</p>--Marlyne Seymour, The Living Church, January 4, 2009<br><br><p>Ruth Haley Barton's book <em>Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership</em> is a must-read for all those in ministry.</p>--Larry Magnuson, YouthWorker Journal, January/February 2010<br><br><p>The most significant book I read in 2008 . . . is a call to inspect one's inner life and motives for leadership with neither guilt nor obsession, allowing God to tweak and morph it at will.</p>--Danette Matty, YouthWorker Journal, January/February 2009<br><br><p>There are many books that help sharpen our leadership skills, but this one brings challenging insights to strengthen our souls which will <em>transform</em> our leadership.</p>--Kerry Clarensau, Enrichment Journal, Fall 2009<br><br><p>This beautiful cross between <em>Ordering Your Private World</em> and <em>Celebration of Discipline</em> isn't a book you merely read; rather, [it's] one you process with the Holy Spirit, with passages that call to be re-read and swallowed slowly. Definitely not 'a glorified self-help project.'</p>--Danette Matty, YouthWorker Journal, September/October 2008<br>
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