Join Ruth Haley Barton and the Transforming Center Team in the Online Oasis.
Transforming communities do not happen by accident.
They are cultivated by pastors, priests, and spiritual leaders who have a clear vision for the kind of community God is calling them to lead—and who are willing to be wise and intentional about what that formation requires.
Too often, our approaches to spiritual transformation are random and haphazard: a meaningful retreat here, a new practice there, a program added when a need arises. These efforts may be valuable, but disconnected activities alone rarely create a community that is continually opening itself to God’s transforming work.
What does it take to move beyond isolated efforts toward a more intentional approach to spiritual transformation?
In this Online Oasis, Ruth Haley Barton will draw from her new book, Leading a Transforming Community, to explore the foundations, practices, and strategies that help whole communities become more available to God’s transforming presence and activity.
In this Online Oasis we will:
- Explore the foundations that support spiritual transformation in community
- Consider practices that help individuals and communities remain open to God’s transforming work
- Identify intentional strategies for moving beyond disconnected programs and activities
- Reflect on the role of the leader in cultivating a transforming community
If you long to lead your community towards spiritual transformation, register today!
* Purchasing will give you instant access to a recording of the live event which occurred on September 30, 2026.
