Shepherding the Pastor: Help for the Early Years of Ministry

Phil A. Newton · Rich C. Shadden

Mar 2024 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by William Sarris

About this audiobook

Shepherding the Pastor helps 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. Many 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. Using real life examples, 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. - Pastors will learn from the real-life struggles of a young pastor and the grace-filled help of an older pastor. - Common ministry struggles are identified and listeners will learn how to live with faith and wisdom as they shepherd a church. - New and more experienced pastors will be encouraged that mentoring relationships are an antidote to pastoral burnout and are vital to thriving in ministry.

About the author

Phil A. Newton served as a pastor for over forty years. He continues mentoring and training pastors through The Pillar Network as director of pastoral care and mentoring and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he serves as an adjunct professor. Phil and his wife live in Germantown, Tennessee.

Rich C. Shadden has served as a pastor for over ten years. He continues pastoring and training pastors through the local church pastoral residency at Audubon Park Baptist Church and through Bethlehem College & Seminary, Memphis location, where he teaches as an adjunct professor. He is coauthor of Shepherding the Pastor.

William Sarris is an accomplished voice actor and narrator. In addition to narrating audiobooks, he has been the voice for radio and TV commercials, e-learning, medical training, online videos, and non-broadcast media. He is based in Connecticut.