Teaching--The Sacred Art: The Joy of Opening Minds and Hearts - Hardcover

by Jane E. Vennard (Author)

Authentic teaching is messy, exciting, frustrating, joyful, challenging--and sacred.

"Through stories, information and reflection, we [will look] inward, going more deeply into the discovery of who we are, not only as teachers but also as women and men for whom teaching is only a part of life. I believe the deepest calling ... is the call to be who we truly are."
--from Chapter Seven, "Teaching Who We Are"

Beloved teacher Rev. Jane E. Vennard leads an inner exploration of the hopes and fears, joys and frustrations, gifts and limitations that influence teachers of all kinds--teachers like you--every day. Drawing on her own experience as well as stories from many teachers in conventional and unconventional settings, she inspires you to reconnect to your original desire to open minds and hearts to learning. With reflection questions, practices and activities, she helps you reinvigorate your passion for your vocation, your students and your subject, thus recognizing how teaching is a sacred art.

Author Biography

Rev. Jane E. Vennard, a popular teacher on prayer and spiritual practice, offers lectures and leads retreats in ecumenical settings in the United States, Canada and abroad. She is the author of several books, including Fully Awake and Truly Alive: Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul and Teaching-The Sacred Art: The Joy of Opening Minds & Hearts (both SkyLight Paths), and a long-time active member of Spiritual Directors International. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ to a ministry of teaching and spiritual direction.

Rev. Jane E. Vennard is available to speak on the following topics:

Fully Awake and Truly Alive: Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your SoulSpiritual Practice: A Way of LifeSpiritual Practices for the Second Half of LifeThe Art of Teaching Spiritual PracticeSpiritual Practices in the Ministry of Spiritual Direction