Oversee God's People
Shepherding the Flock Through Administration and Delegation
- Church Leadership & Ministry
- Publisher: Zondervan Reflective (Zondervan)
- Published: 2015
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Publisher's Description
The Bible gives instruction to those called to church leadership, challenging them to shepherd God’s people by exercising oversight. But what does that mean? And how is it done in a way that is faithful to God and effective in enabling growth, individually and corporately? The Practical Shepherding series of guides provides pastors and ministry leaders with practical help to do the work of pastoral ministry in a local church. In Oversee God’s People, pastors Brian Croft and Bryce Butler unpack what the Bible teaches about administration and the necessity of delegation in congregational leadership, offering practical suggestions to improve the structures, process, and relationships among leaders in your church.
Endorsements (6)
“Praise for Oversee God’s People The more I read Oversee God’s People, the more frequently and forcefully I kept repeating to myself, “This is a book every seminary professor must require and every pastor or pastor-in-training must read.” It offers a rare blending of shepherding and administrating—where both are seen as the relational calling of every pastor. In one compact yet comprehensive book, Oversee God’s People is theology for ministry that equips pastors for what I call “organizing the organism.” Pastor, whether you’re a pastor-to-be, a church plant pastor, or a megachurch pastor, this book will empower you to shepherd your flock to live out Ephesians 4:11–16, where you equip God’s people to grow up together in Christ.”
“Oversee God’s People clearly demonstrates from Scripture that administration is essential to pastoral shepherding and oversight. This succinct resource highlights the administrative elements the Bible prescribes and provides “biblical best practices” to implement them in your local church. With evident pastoral experience and a deep love for the local church, Brian and Bryce connect administration to the Great Commission, showing how faithful oversight, delegation, stewardship, training, and management equip the saints, care for souls, make disciples, and glorify God through our corporate life together. I highly recommend this book to all Christians who aspire to the noble task of faithful Christian leadership.”
“It is exceedingly rare to find a book on administration from the heart of a pastor, but that’s what Brian and Bryce have given us. You’ll wish they’d kept on writing.”
“A must-read for every pastor shying away from administrative or managerial functions within the church. The authors make both a biblical and practical case for administering the church for the purpose of shepherding and caring for the flock.”
“This book not only challenges your presuppositions about pastoral roles on a theological and philosophical level; it also provides you with tactical best practices to implement as soon as you read it. If you’re new in ministry, it’ll provide you a playbook as you wade into the ministry of administration. If you’re a veteran, it will be a refresher and realign you with some best practices.”
“Brian Croft and Bryce Butler provide a holistic look at the vital topic of church administration in Oversee God’s People. Having worked with Bryce for two years, I can recommend this resource to any growing or established congregation. There’s much wisdom on display for leaders seeking to grow, not only in leadership (which can be a loaded buzzword in today’s church culture), but also in the critical areas of church management.”
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