Shepherds on Guard: 9 Areas of Life and Ministry That Pastors Must Safeguard (by Philip Crouse Jr.)
Leading God’s people is a difficult and weighty calling.
With dangers and temptations all around, churches don’t need CEOs, influencers, or life coaches; they need pastors who shepherd.
Like shepherds keeping watch over their flocks, God calls pastors to feed, lead, love, and protect their congregation. How can pastors faithfully shepherd God’s people? By guarding themselves and their flock.
Shepherds on Guard is a call for pastors to guard themselves and their church from the dangers and struggles present in life and ministry. By applying Paul’s exhortation in Acts 20:28 and the gospel to the unique challenges of shepherding the church of God in the twenty-first century, Philip Crouse equips and encourages pastors to shepherd God’s people faithfully.
In this book, you will learn:
- Why pastors must prioritize holiness over giftedness
- How to keep ministry from stealing our joy
- Ways to balance ministry, leisure, rest, and time with our family
- Why it’s important to think holistically about our health
- How to guard our congregation from dangers inside and outside
- Ways to keep your congregation focused on their mission
Step fully into the calling the Holy Spirit has appointed you to by learning to be a shepherd on guard.
