Barton, R. Ruth, 1960-

Pursuing God's will together : a discernment practice for leadership groups / Ruth Haley Barton. - Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Books/Formatio, c2012. - 253 p. ; 22 cm.

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.

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Christian leadership.
Church group work.
Discernment (Christian theology)
Decision making--Religious aspects--Christianity.

BV 652.1 / .B373 2012