Ruth Haley Barton

Ruth Haley Barton is co-founder and president of The Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to caring for the souls of pastors, ministry leaders and the congregations they serve. A teacher, spiritual director, and retreat leader, she is the author of several books, including Invitation to Solitude and Silence; Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation; and Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry.