{"product_id":"9781575677767","title":"Shepherding the Church: Effective Spiritual Leadership in a Changing Culture","description":"Times are changing.  The Truth never will. It's tough to be a pastor today.   Christians who stand up for what God has said are disregarded and labeled right-wing  extremists.  Political correctness and tolerance of anything but godly character  is the norm.  So how do ministers lead God's people in this pagan culture?  How  do they shepherd the flock as the lights fade dimmer and the nights grow colder?  This book is not about programs.  It not about developing the best techniques for  numerical growth.  Rather it is a discussion of the heart of the matter - the heart  of the shepherd. In Shepherding the Church, Dr. Stowell takes a look at what it  takes to be a truly effective leader from the inside out.  He encourages today's  leaders to focus on their own character, spiritual growth, and spiritual gifts.  Examine some heart issues like: how do I prove to my congregation that I'm trustworthy?  how do I lead by loving? how do I overcome insecurities? how can I transform lives  with my preaching? how do I lead my flock by the way I live my life? how do I persevere?Even  in these tough times, effective leadership is possible.  Learn from Dr. Stowell  as he encourages today's leaders to keep their eyes on the non-negotiables of Christian  ministry.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Moody Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128865505520,"sku":"9781575677767","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781575677767_p0.jpg?v=1763798013","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781575677767","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}