Phil A. Newton and Rich C. Shadden, Shepherding the Pastor: Help for the Early Years of Ministry. New Growth Press, 2023. 160 pages.
A few years ago, I traveled to northern Italy for a work event. To guide my trip, I relied on internet reviews and various recommendations, but it quickly became apparent that I had no idea what I was doing. The only person I knew in the area was a ministry friend, whom I finally spent time with on my last day in town. He proceeded to take me all around the city, showing me in great detail its history, beauty, and hidden gems!
The moral of the story: there’s something entirely different about walking alongside someone who has already journeyed somewhere. Left to yourself, how are you to determine what to do, what’s normal or abnormal, and what’s the best approach for navigating the unknown?
It is not just the international traveler who requires this kind of assistance, but also the pastor—particularly the young pastor. These are the motivations behind Shepherding the Pastor: Help for the Early Years of Ministry.
PASTORAL LONGEVITY
In Shepherding the Pastor, Phil Newton shares over four decades of pastoral wisdom with
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