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Spiritual Disciplines for Busy Church Leaders
Practical tools for leaders who are too busy not to intentionally focus on their spiritual life.
Store Code: PS42
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Topics:Busyness, Meditation, Quiet time, Reflection, Solitude, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth
Filters:Discipleship, Pastor, Spiritual director, Volunteer
Purpose:Discipleship
References:Mark 6:30-31, Matthew 6:6, Isaiah 30:15
Date Added:January 22, 2008
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Overview

This download is designed to help busy leaders slow down, and to make the most of their time when they do. Here you'll learn the practical and theoretical skills that can help you balance the demands of a vibrant ministry with the blessings of a vibrant spiritual life.

This Training Pack contains all of the following:

Finding a Steady Rhythm
The not-so-secret key to effective ministry and leadership
by Ruth Haley Barton

An Introduction to Solitude
Practical wisdom on giving God our undivided attention
by Henri Nouwen

Keeping Your Clock Ticking
A primer on the benefits and practices of solitude
by John Ortberg

Benefits of a Spiritual Retreat
Learn the value of stillness and rest, and remove the roadblocks that keep you from experiencing them.
by Brenda Jank

Background Noise
Understanding God’s rhythm of silence, speaking, and silence again
by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.

Coming Forth with Lazarus
Understanding the Sabbath in light of God’s sovereignty
by Mark Buchanan

Hurried Sick
Why we need to ruthlessly eliminate hurry from our lives
by John Ortberg

What the Sabbath Means for Pastors and Church Staff
What is a Sabbath rest for pastors who handle holy things all week long?
by Lynne Baab

Silence and Solitude for Beginners
Here’s how to break through common barriers to these necessary disciplines.
by Ruth Haley Barton


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Posted: January 24, 2008
Dr. Stephen Hoke  (Guest)
This appears to be a very balanced overview of the vast horizon of the place of rest, silence and solitude in the life of the Christian leader. Buchanan's insight into "the rest of God" foundations a BIblical approach to ministering out of rest, rather than rush.

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