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Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest - (Transforming Resources) by Ruth Haley Barton (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • For pastors and leaders, the possibility of living in balanced rhythms of work and rest feels elusive.
  • About the Author: Ruth Haley Barton is founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors and Christian leaders, and the congregations and organizations they serve.
  • 264 Pages
  • Religion + Beliefs, Christian Life
  • Series Name: Transforming Resources

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About the Book



For pastors and leaders, the possibility of living in balanced rhythms of work and rest feels elusive. Ruth Haley Barton offers hard-won wisdom regarding rhythms of Sabbath, grounds us in God's intentions in giving us the gift of sabbath, and provides practical steps for embedding Sabbath rhythms into our churches and organizations.



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For pastors and leaders, the possibility of living in balanced rhythms of work and rest feels elusive. Ruth Haley Barton offers hard-won wisdom regarding rhythms of Sabbath, grounds us in God's intentions in giving us the gift of sabbath, and provides practical steps for embedding Sabbath rhythms into our churches and organizations.



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"Do you know it takes courage to rest? Ruth Haley Barton has written a gentle, compassionate, and life-giving book on the beauty and healing that can be found in sabbath rest. Learning from her wisdom and practical guidance, we can stop striving and start resting in our God's good presence and grace. Read this and receive not just the permission to rest from work but to learn the joy of resting in God."

"For leaders who care as much about the state of their souls as the fruitfulness of their service, Ruth Haley Barton could be the most trusted advisor. Her wisdom, experience, and honesty shines through and offers an example of the challenge of developing a deeply rooted, healthy way of living and leading. Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest offers spiritual guidance for leaders who know deep in their bones that they need a way of being that is more intentional, reflective, practical, and restorative. Take a deep breath, be prepared for all that will be stirred up, and then bask in the teaching of this profoundly beautiful book."

"I consider Ruth Haley Barton a treasured gift to the church! Ruth knows what she is talking about. Her mind, heart, and soul shine on the pages of Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest. Ruth is a rare, trustworthy guide for the person in need of deep rest."

"In her new book Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, Ruth Haley Barton masterfully explores the sabbath tradition within our modern context and re-centers this practice on God. Sharing anecdotes from her own personal journey, Barton beautifully captures the joy of the sabbath we see in Scripture and provides a practical approach to reclaiming the gift of rest, not only in our own lives but in our communities as well."

"In the face of the demographic shifts and national divisions happening in our world today, many leaders are often frustrated, fatigued, and despondent, desperately searching for a different way forward. That is exactly what Ruth Haley Barton offers us in this groundbreaking, new book Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest. This is an invitation for leaders to take the next step into sabbath living that gives them life and longevity in ministry. It is also a prophetic wake-up call, leading us away from individualism into the communal practice of sabbath keeping as it was always meant to be. I highly recommend this book for all those who deeply desire to find a new way of life together in community that brings true healing and wholeness. I could not be more excited for this much-needed and timely book!"

"In Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest, Ruth Haley Barton invites us into a holy place-what Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel called 'a sanctuary in time.' Barton profoundly weaves together disparate strands of the practice of sabbath-keeping into a beautiful quilt that tells us a story about ourselves-we were meant for wholeness, not just individually, but communally. Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest shows us that this gift from God is not just indispensable for the life of faith but also in our discovery of what it means to be human. Barton has given us a treasure-a must-read for anyone longing for freedom from the tyranny of endless work and overproduction."

"Ruth Barton is that rare Christian leader who not only preaches about the sabbath, she practices it weekly. Her delight in the sabbath and her love for it are contagious. I dare you to read about Ruth's journey with the sabbath and not fall in love with it yourself. I guarantee this book will awaken a desire in you to set aside work and to rest in God for one day each week, not as an obligation but out of sheer delight. May you discover the joy of sabbath-keeping as a way of life."

"She's done it again. For many years now, Ruth Haley Barton has been a trustworthy guide-for the church at large and for leaders in particular-on deep formation and flourishing from the inside out. In this magnificent work, she turns her focus to sabbaths and sabbaticals. Shaped by Scripture, theology, and the wisdom borne from a life of practice, Barton knows when to challenge us, confronting our idols and addictions, and when to encourage us, giving us hope to believe that change and healing are possible. This is a foundational book fit for the challenges of today's world."

"This book will stir up a longing to receive one of God's greatest gifts to his children-the gift of Sabbath rest. Ruth Haley Barton has been a guide to so many leaders, including me, to make intentional and radical choices in order to live a sustainable life. A picture of such a life is painted here with the wisdom of Scripture and practical examples, in the stories of real people who deal with children, jobs, bills to pay, and the pervasive intrusion of technology. I came away believing a healthy rhythm is both possible and deeply desirable."



About the Author



Ruth Haley Barton is founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors and Christian leaders, and the congregations and organizations they serve. A seasoned spiritual director (Shalem Institute), Ruth holds a doctor of divinity from Northern Seminary along with her studies at the Loyola University Chicago Institute for Pastoral Studies. She is a sought-after speaker and preacher, having served on the pastoral staffs of several churches and also teaching frequently at the graduate level. Ruth's books include Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership, Life Together in Christ, Sacred Rhythms, Pursuing God's Will Together, Invitation to Retreat, and Invitation to Solitude and Silence. She shares perspectives on transforming leadership through her Beyond Words blog and her Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.79 Inches (H) x 5.57 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.06 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 264
Series Title: Transforming Resources
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Christian Life
Publisher: IVP Formatio
Theme: Spiritual Growth
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ruth Haley Barton
Language: English
Street Date: October 11, 2022
TCIN: 86426166
UPC: 9781514002636
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-8819
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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SueReader - 2 years ago
The book first appealed to me because I had just had 2 conversations regarding this subject – of keeping the sabbath. I was expecting this book to dig into the background and good, solid reasons for retaining the habit of keeping a sabbath. This book met my expectations in spades! I was pleasantly surprised at her reasoning and personal story regarding sabbath rests. From the 1st chapter she makes a good case for it by beginning with God’s heart for it, the need to establish a regular rhythm and this is to be a shared practice – not a private practice on your own. The need for community in this was my first surprise – I had looked at this previously from a personal perspective. But it is much broader than that! One of her quotes from the 3rd chapter is this - “If you aren’t resting, you are a slave to something”. Wow, that hit me! She explains that it is the freedom to live our lives on God’s terms. This practice came from him, for us. I was challenged in the 5th chapter as she relates the sabbath to unplugging and she compares it to the habit we have of unplugging our computers to completely restart them – and we have the same need in our own lives – rebooting! She related the sabbath as a delight in Chapter 6 and reviews God and worship as playing a big part in it. Chapter 8 is a hands-on description of what it looks like and ways to go about it with practical suggestions. I came away challenged to develop my own sabbath and to form a narrative to share with my church – because I believe in her point – it was meant for community. Until then, I will be developing my own rhythm of sabbath. This is a good manual for anyone who wants to dig deeper into the subject. One warning – be prepared to be changed!
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