{"product_id":"shepherding-the-pastor-help-for-the-early-years-of-ministry-by-newton-and-shadden","title":"Shepherding the Pastor: Help for the Early Years of Ministry by Newton and Shadden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eShepherding the Pastor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelps new and upcoming pastors understand the common challenges and pitfalls that arise in the early years of ministry and to face difficulties with faith, wisdom, and patience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany pastors feel isolated and helpless, especially those beginning pastoral ministry. Phil Newton and Rich Shadden know what this road is like, and they want to share what they have gained from pastoral mentoring—Rich, a young pastor receiving support and guidance from Phil, an older, more experienced shepherd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing real life examples of their mentor\/mentee relationship, they identify four key practices that will help pastors thrive despite the stresses of ministry: a deepening walk with Christ, faithful exposition of Scripture, continual learning from mentors, and growth in skillful patience with their flock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePastors will learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the real-life struggles of a young pastor and the grace-filled help of an older pastor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCommon ministry struggles are identified,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand readers will learn how to live with faith and wisdom as they shepherd a church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eNew and more experienced pastors will be encouraged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that mentoring relationships are an antidote to pastoral burnout and are vital to thriving in ministry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublished in partnership with 9Marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a book I could not put down and is one I would love to place in the hands of every God-called pastor, elder, or overseer. It is a fountain of biblical and pastoral wisdom that will serve well the body of Christ for years to come.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDaniel L. Akin,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve known Phil Newton for nearly all his many years in pastoral ministry. He’s one of the wisest pastors I’ve ever met. He is deeply committed to the Lord, his Word, and his church. He has condensed into this excellent book a wealth of wisdom from the Bible and from his decades of pastoral experience. I love the unique format whereby Phil’s pastoral protégé, Rich Shadden, presents his pastoral challenges and then explains how he applies Phil’s counsel. The practical recommendations Phil makes at the end of each chapter are worth the price of the book. Every pastor in his early years of ministry would profit from reading this book.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDonald S. Whitney,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY; author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSpiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePraying the Bible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFamily Worship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I love Phil Newton. I love his pastor’s heart. I love his desire to mentor pastors. And I love that no matter what he’s facing, he approaches it with the calm that comes from having walked with the Lord for a long time. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eShepherding the Pastor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we get to learn from Phil as he mentors Rich Shadden. I cannot commend this book highly enough. After decades of pastoral ministry, I’d happily sit at Phil’s feet once again. I need it!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eJuan R. Sanchez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Senior pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“First-time pastors need a lot of help! Where do you begin? How long should you stay? How do you navigate the rough waters of conflict and change? If you are looking for answers, read \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eShepherding the Pastor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This book offers practical help rooted in Scripture for the early years of the pastoral journey. It will help ministers of all ages. Buy two copies—one to read and one to share. Highly recommended!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRay Pritchard,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresident, Keep Believing Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The book you hold in your hands is an absolute treasure trove of pastoral wisdom and insight. Every pastor will benefit immensely from Phil's decades of ministry experience. You'll identify with Rich's challenges and have the opportunity to see the Lord work in the life of a shepherd of God's flock. The unique format will help both young men aspiring to pastor and older men with decades of experience who want to learn how to mentor younger pastors.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBrian Parks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Senior pastor, Covenant Hope Church, Dubai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a book brilliantly conceived, creatively formatted, and superbly executed. Phil Newton and Rich Shadden grabbed me at the beginning and held me to the end. What struck me was the winsomeness of their convincing humility throughout. The work is a record of God’s faithfulness as mistakes were made so that lessons could be learned and wisdom gained. A pastor with a half-century of experience has teamed with a protégé ten years down the line to gift us with a treasure.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRonnie Collier Stevens,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociate Pastor, Harvest Church Memphis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dr. Newton’s years of pastoral ministry experience are invaluable in these wise exhortations and gracious encouragements to aspiring and potential pastors: to both those in their first pastorates and to seasoned pastors as well. Even the format is pastoral. You will benefit in your own ministry and in mentoring other pastors through peaks and valleys in shepherding their own flocks.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eTodd Wilson,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pastor, Grace Covenant Baptist Church, Vestavia Hills, AL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Every pastor needs a mentor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eShepherding the Pastor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e weds timely counsel, pastoral friendship, and practical wisdom displaying both the how and the why of mentoring. This book will encourage seasoned pastors to be a mentor and new pastors to find one!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDave Kiehn,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior Pastor, Park Baptist Church; regional coordinator of the Pillar Network; president of the Institute of Theology and Mission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“If only I had read this book early in ministry! It took me many years, many resources, and many mistakes to learn what \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eShepherding the Pastor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gathers in one enormously helpful volume. Please pull up a chair and spend some time with Phil and Rich. They will shepherd you well.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDavid King,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Senior Pastor, Concord Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN; author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eYour Old Testament Sermon Needs to Get Saved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"New Growth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46735232008369,"sku":"9781645072966","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/shepherdingthepastor.jpg?v=1774669928","url":"https:\/\/www.biblicalcounselingbooks.com\/products\/shepherding-the-pastor-help-for-the-early-years-of-ministry-by-newton-and-shadden","provider":"Biblical Counseling Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}