The Hunger of the Heart: A Call to Spiritual Growth (Pathways in Spiritual Growth-Resources for Congregations and Leadership)

Describing the stages of spiritual development, DelBene helps explain the yearnings, doubts, anger, and wonder that enter every Christian's life. The workbook features five weeks of daily exercises and helpful instructions for each group meeting.

Ron Delbene has been doing spiritual direction and leading programs in the area of spirituality and pastoral care across the country since 1963. He holds a Master's agree in Theology and a Doctor of Minstry degree in Spirituality and Organizational Systems. He is a poet, artist, author of books and videos and an Episcopal priest. With his wife, Dr. Eleanor McKenzie Delbene, he directs The Hermitage, a non-profit corporation devoted to providing spiritual growth and direction. Ron and Eleanor have two grown children, Paul and Anne. Paul and his spouse, Gayle, have a daughter, Matsue, and a son, Luca. Mary and Herb Montgomery are professional writers who make their home in a suburb of Minneapolis.