When Shepherds Weep
- Church Leadership & Ministry
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Published: 2019
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Publisher's Description
The purpose of this book is to help pastors regain their spiritual perspective in the trials of ministry by understanding how suffering is used by God to develop the pastor and the church. It comes along wounded pastors to offer comfort and encouragement.
Endorsements (5)
“After over three decades of pastoral ministry, Daman understands the depth of anguish its difficulties can bring. In this book he carefully develops the scriptural perspectives that make it possible for pastors to experience the joy of the Lord no matter how difficult ministry sometimes becomes. Pastors who feel under attack by those they seek to serve, or have survived such attacks, will profit from reading it.”
“Daman’s pastoral care comes through to those feeling burned out, ill-equipped, and bitter towards God and ministry. By allowing our viewpoints on pastoral ministry to be challenged and changed by engaging with biblical examples of suffering such as we find in Job, Daman releases in us the care and vulnerability to experience the pain of ministry with courage and health. This is a must-read for every pastor—and for all who aspire to the noble work of a shepherd.”
“Daman carefully demonstrates from Scripture and his own pastoral experience that the weeping shepherd reflects the heart of Christ by entering into the sorrows, grief, and pain of the sheep entrusted to his care. I was reminded that a pastor must never be detached or indifferent but that he will suffer, and yet at the same time he must keep a proper perspective. I was profoundly moved and inspired by this book and heartily encourage every pastor to read it.”
“This book lucidly describes the struggle of so many in ministry. Daman does another admirable job of developing the issues in ministry that bring us to the brink of ‘throwing in the towel.’ But he doesn’t leave it there; he goes on to give us the all-important biblical answers that aid us in faithfully staying on track. This is a must read for all in ministry.”
“Daman has done a wonderful job of allowing those of us in ministry to open up to our feelings of hurt and pain when we are rejected, and he helps us face into the reality of loss when we are wounded and thrown out of a place of ministry! Not only does Daman speak clearly and graciously, he helps us gain biblical perspective by taking us to God’s Word for healing and insight! Good job, Glenn!”
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