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

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

By Ruth Haley Barton

IVP Book, 2018, 246 Pages

Summary

Ruth Haley Barton weaves together topics that her previous writings address with a focus on application for leaders. It ranges from leadership disciplines, such as solitude and silence before the Lord, how leaders should think about the community they lead, and how spiritual leadership is unique. Each chapter ends with an applicational section suitable for self-guided spiritual retreats as well as a group guide for teams to work through.

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