Transforming Community
"My participation in the Transforming Community has been deeply replenishing. Each of the retreats has been outstanding, ushering me into intense experiences of solitude and community. I always leave feeling my thirsty soul has been rejuvenated."
—David Hughes, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
"My involvement in the Transforming Community has been a humbling and joyful journey. I have discovered a rhythm of disciplines and regular practices that will sustain my soul for the long-haul of ministry."
—Gregg DeMey, Teaching Pastor, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, Elmhurst, Illinois
"Ministry had taken a toll on me, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I was contemplating leaving ministry. God brought the Transforming Community into my life at just the right moment. I am not sure if I would still be in ministry today, if I had not experienced God’s transforming power in my heart and soul!" "The small group component was important because I was able to know and be known at a much deeper level." —Sr. Pastor, Baptist Church
"After attending the Transforming Community, I have more confidence in God’s presence in my journey and more confidence in my ministry role. I’m spiritually healthier. This was an affirming and sharpening process that I count precious.
During the two years, I became aware of a spiritual tiredness within me. Through the Community, I have been revived in strength and supported by God and others on my journey.
Through the Transforming Community, things have shifted and changed in me. I’m more authentic with God and others. I am experiencing God’s peace more through fixed hour prayers and my breath prayer. I’m reading Scripture slower and really soaking it in. I’m now enjoying a real community of friends in fresh new ways. And I’m resting more! All the retreats were excellent and brought clarity and healing.
The Transforming Community has been ministry-saving and life-changing. I am healthier in all ways and have hope again in ministry. I know myself more and know God more. I feel more at home with myself, the good and the bad. I am learning to embrace my limits, to rest in God’s love and to not be defined by what I do, but whose I am. I am, by God’s grace, a recovering workaholic, people pleaser!
I believe with all my heart that God ordained my involvement with the writings and teachings of the Transforming Center. It has helped save me emotionally as I've walked through some great pain. God is using you to bless us. Thank you for faithfully serving us and our Lord." —Worship Pastor, Alabama
