"The Shepherd Leader" is a book that strives to bring the importance of shepherding to the forefront of our thinking about what church leaders shou...
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Dec 14, 2011
Mike
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A helpful look at how elders of a church function as shepherds of God's people. Witmer goes over the call and qualifications of elders. He they sets out to give practical steps for elders to fulfill their calling. The four basic categories are knowing the sheep, feeding the sheep, leading the sheep and protecting the sheep. He give helpful practical suggestions for implementing this such as assigning members of the congregation to each elder and having that elder be responsible to focus on get
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Mar 11, 2011
Doug
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I really appreciated this book and its look at the role of church leaders shepherding the flock both from a theological perspective (defining the role and responsibility of leaders) and then from a very practical perspective. Many good suggestions about making the concept of 'visitations' work in this day and age when it can be harder to connect. Also a lot of insight into how to spread the load between multiple leaders.
I've got a lot to chew on and pray about from this book and I've More...
I've got a lot to chew on and pray about from this book and I've More...
Mar 27, 2010
John
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I loved this book. I really loved this book. Witmer gives us biblical categories and practical instruction for caring for the Lord's flock as his undershepherds. I hope this book gains influence beyond the Reformed Presbyterian crowd.
Jul 17, 2011
Great Biblical support for shepherding being the main focus of elders; seems a bit idealistic in application, but most churches would improve their care for their congregation if they were to enact something along these lines.
Nov 26, 2010
Justin
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Very good book around the organization, planning, and implementation of a shepherding ministry within your church. Lots of good concepts and ideas.
Jul 20, 2010
Joe
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A good read for those who are thinking of or are currently in pastoral ministry.
Oct 08, 2010
L. R. Bouligny
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A very helpful guide in leading the people of God. I highlighted many pages in this book, and hope to someday use it with a group of men in the church, to discuss and review the biblical pattern of shepherding within the local flock.
Jul 15, 2010
Michael
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Good introduction to leadership. It is interesting that leadership books are secular or sacred; as if leadership is something you do differently at work versus church.
Sep 22, 2010
Dan
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Wow! Witmer makes an excellent biblical, historical and practical case that elders need to be, first and foremost, shepherds. This book will be prove to be a valuable resource.
Nov 05, 2010
John
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great book that really made me think about what i expect out of a church. also made me dwell on how hope can be better put to use for the members.
Jun 30, 2011
Steve
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Good ideas but too tightly aligned with reformed ways of doing things--too institutional to be biblical.
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