The Science of Shepherding: Pastoral Ministry for the 21st Century

by Carlton Coon

The Science of Shepherding takes the reader into the nitty-gritty world of taking care of God's people. It will show you how to improve the skills needed to effectively grow Jesus' church. The prophet Ezekiel spoke against the terrible leadership being provided to God's people. Beyond the indictment, the Lord told Israel He would give them shepherds who would lead them, feed the flock, seek their wandering, and heal their hurts. In four words, you have the "Job Description of a Pastor." Feed, lead, seek and heal; that is the job. The word "pastor" is the same concept as one who cares for sheep. Those who provide spiritual nurture to a local congregation are shepherds. There are no careers or life roles at which a participant cannot improve. Pastoral Care, the shepherding of souls can also be improved. "Seek to excel" to the building up of the body of Christ.

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 30, 2017

Reviews

[Charles Robison · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a novice in pastoral ministry this helped significantly with focus, attitude, and purpose. I appreciate Bro Coon’s approach and the analogy of the Shepherd. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the parallels between modern pastoring and true shepherds/sheep of biblical times. I am also thankful for the material of his and others’ referenced in this book that will help me continue to study

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read for every pastor.

As a pastor 15 years removed from a church plant, I only wish I could have read this before we started the church in Marion Ky. There is so much within the pages of this book to apply to pastoring. I will read this one over a few times and apply it’s wisdom to me as a pastor/shepherd.