"For five years our church has worked hard to improve elder-shepherding. We've worked on this as much as we've worked on anything. And yet, I'll be the first to acknowledge that we still have work to do and gaps to fill. I read Witmer's book in one sitting. I found it that engaging and helpful. This is 'practical theology' at its best: applying biblical principles to contemporary pastoral needs. His grid for knowing, feeding, leading, and protecting the sheep through macro public ministry and micro private ministry is simple and compelling. If you can read this book and not be motivated to develop a more effective shepherding ministry in your church, you might want to check if you are called to shepherd in the first place."
