: Named by TIME as one of the 100 Most Influential People and recognized as one of the most effective preachers in the English-speaking world.
: Her most famous books include the New York Times bestseller Learning to Walk in the Dark , An Altar in the World , and her memoir Leaving Church , which chronicles her transition from parish ministry to a "vocation in the world". barbara brown
: She uses her art and writing—featured in her newsletter " News From the Forest "—to bridge the gap between people and the wild. 3. Barbara Brown: Textile Designer : Named by TIME as one of the
: She often writes about finding the sacred in "ordinary" life and physical experiences rather than just through abstract theology. An Altar in the World
: Her work is deeply rooted in the natural world , combining realistic oil paintings of forests with geometric and symbolic elements.