Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-253).

The heart of spiritual leadership -- Learning to see -- Beginning with spiritual transformation -- Leaders who are discerning -- Community at the leadership level -- Values that undergird community -- Practices for opening to God together -- Practices for listening to each other -- A covenant that protects community -- Get ready: preparing for the discernment process -- Get set: from decision making to discernment -- Go!: discerning God's will together -- But does it work?

In Pursuing God's Will Together, Transforming Center founder Ruth Haley Barton provides a trustworthy process that enables Christian leaders to actively seek God together. Based on her experience as well as consultations with pastors and other leaders, the step-by-step guidance, personal reflection questions and community practices will help your leadership team become a community for discernment.