They Smell Like Sheep
Subtitle: Spiritual Leadership for the 21st Century
Publisher: Howard Books
Published: October 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9781582292977
Subjects: Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources; Religion - Ministry & Pastoral Resources; Christianity - Pastoral Ministry; Religion
First sentence: One Sunday, a dear friend and member of my congregation cornered me after a sermon in which I repeatedly referred to elders as "shepherds."
Table of contents: title: Introduction : Stepping into the pasture; title: Part one : A biblical look at spiritual leadership principles: the sort of things leaders do. Shepherds on the hills of Bible history; title: Distorted leadership models; title: Fast-lane flocks and cyber-world shepherds; title: Those who have walked a long time in the same direction; title: How to mentor; title: Use 'em or lose 'em; title: How the Chief Shepherd equipped his flock; title: Equipping through the shared life; title: Part two : A biblical look at elders: the sort of people they are.; title: Just what is an elder?; title: Men of experience; title: Men of character; title: Men of vision; title: The biblical language of authority; title: The authority of moral suasion; title: Epilogue : A stroll into the morning; title: Discussion questions; title: Additional resources