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Below are some of the early endorsements of Pursuing God’s Will Together: A Discernment Practice for Leadership Groups (InterVarsity Press, June 2012). If you would like to be one of the first to read it and receive the lowest price, pre-order from Amazon. Check back here on the Transforming Center blog or follow us on [...]
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Discernment: The Heart of Spiritual Leadership
Discernment, in a most general sense, is the capacity to recognize and respond to the presence and the activity of God—both in the ordinary moments and in the larger decisions of our lives. The apostle Paul says that we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds so that we can discern what [...]
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Q&A with Ruth Haley Barton about new book
How is Pursuing God’s Will Together different from other books on leadership? Ruth Haley Barton: This book is designed to be a one-stop shop for leadership groups who want to shift their approach to leadership from a model that relies primarily on human decision making and strategic planning to an approach that is defined by [...]
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Resurrection Joy!
It was a joy to keep vigil with so many of you on Good Friday from around the world. We trust the Stations of the Cross Prayer Guide provided helpful guidance for walking the way of the cross with Christ. Please leave a message below or on our Facebook page letting us know what you [...]
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Walking with Jesus During Holy Week
Editor’s note: In this article guest author, Peter Giersch, reflects on his experiences of observing some of the oldest traditions of the Church for celebrating Holy Week. As he describes the different liturgies and gatherings of the Church that take place during these holy days, we are reminded that Easter is not just a day. It is [...]
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Baltimore area: Bon Secours Spiritual CenterMay 20-22, 2012
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Pheasant Run ResortMay 30, 2012St. Charles, IL
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Chicago areaJun 3-5, 2012Marytown and Cardinal Stritch Retreat Centers
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Chicago Area (Libertyville, IL)Jun 24-26, 2012Marytown and Cardinal Stritch Retreat Centers
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