the Transforming Center
"Six years ago, our new, young pastor was an achiever, working on his Doctor of Ministry while striving to meet the needs of our church members. The varied, sometimes conflicting, expectations of nearly 400 congregants were battering his energy and spirit as he desperately attempted to meet every need and please every member. Through his work with the Transforming Center, I saw him refocusing on his call to serve God. With this renewed focus, he has developed the capacity to work through conflict and disappointment with grace and openness. His renewed spiritual health has restored the vitality that is the core of his ministry."
—Bev Ruston, Elder, First Presbyterian Church
La Crosse, WI
"Most pastors, like myself, are spiritually dehydrated and don't even know it. We go through the motions of ministry, hoping we can somehow sustain ourselves over the long haul. Some of us learn how to do this so well our congregations do not suspect that our spiritual wells ran dry years ago. But we know. And God knows.
And thank goodness, the Transforming Center knows. Their retreats are outstanding, ushering leaders into intense experiences of solitude and community. We leave feeling our thirsty souls had been rejuvenated.
The Transforming Center's teaching is at the same time very down to earth, very wise spiritually, and also very eloquent. This is a potent combination."
—David Hughes, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church
Winston-Salem, NC
“The Transforming Center has been just that, a transforming experience. As a pastor, I am able to put away the stress and pressure of everyday roles, politics, and others’ expectations so I can experience the transforming power of God and community. The Transforming Center has had a profound and sustaining effect on my life and ministry.”
—J. Taylor Haley, Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church
La Crosse, WI
