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Shepherd's Library

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The Shepherd as Theologian

by John MacArthur

Published 28 February 2017

Handling God's Truth Accurately-
Know What You Believe and Teach

How you interpret and teach the doctrines of the faith truly matters. This requires diligent study and "accurately handling the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).

The Shepherd as Theologian presents a collection of invaluable messages from the internationally recognized Shepherds' Conference held at Grace Community Church. Pastor John MacArthur and other respected teachers, including R.C. Sproul and Ligon Duncan, delve into key theological issues on...

justification by faith alonethe great commissiona literal six-day creationthe inerrancy of Scripturepremillennialism

Knowing what you believe and why you believe it is absolutely critical to teaching well. Study the central doctrines of Christianity, and get equipped to accurately proclaim God's Word.

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An overseer...must be above reproach. 1 Timothy 3:2

Scripture holds leaders and teachers of the Word to an incredibly high standard. And for good reason. Shepherding God's people into salvation and spiritual growth is an enormous responsibility. Even more now than ever, today's church needs leaders who faithfully proclaim the Word of God and equip believers to live it out. But great leaders need great role models.

Bestselling author John MacArthur has compiled, from the internationally renowned Shepherd's Conference, the best-ever messages for Christian leaders-now available in a single volume. Alongside MacArthur's candid, instructive writings you'll find the works of other proven ministry leaders, including John Piper, Steven Lawson, RC Sproul, Ligon Duncan, and Al Mohler.

Whether you're a pastor, elder, or leader in your church, or you desire to be more effective in your spiritual leadership, this book will help you learn how to . . .

  • guide others with integrity and conviction
  • deliver God's Word with passion and power
  • accurately interpret and apply God's Word
When you accept the challenge to be a leader who follows God's standard both in ministry and personally, you will become better equipped to fulfill your calling to lead with excellence.

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The Shepherd as Leader

by John MacArthur

Published 1 March 2016

The very best training a pastor can receive comes from proven leaders with proven track records-leaders like John MacArthur, John Piper, Steven Lawson, RC Sproul, and Al Mohler.

You'll find all of them and more in The Shepherd as Leader, a collection of the all-time best-ever messages on spiritual leadership from the popular Shepherds' Conference held annually at Grace Community Church in Southern California. With longtime bestselling author John MacArthur as general editor and contributor, church leaders will find an abundance of guidance on...

the key essentials of effective ministrythe urgency of purity and integrity in a leader's lifethe value of prayer, both personal and publicthe biblical responses to suffering and oppositionthe necessity of complete reliance upon God's grace and empowerment

The Shepherd as Leader is the second volume in our popular Shepherds' Library series, a new line of resources designed to help pastors fulfill their calling with excellence. Also available is The Shepherd as Preacher.