The Shepherd Leader: Additional Resources
Now at ReformedResources.org: a companion packet to The Shepherd Leader! In this packet, you will find three sample tools to consider as you implement your shepherding plan. Click here to…
Timothy Witmer
Timothy Witmer (DMin, RTS) is pastor at St. Stephen Reformed Church (PCA) in New Holland, PA. He is also Emeritus Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Pastor Emeritus, Crossroads Community Church, Upper Darby, PA.
Shepherding for Such a Time As This
When you set up your shepherding plan you could not have imagined that your entire congregation would be hunkered-down attempting to stay clear of Covid-19. These are times in which the…
The Shepherd Leader 20/20 Initiative: Knowing Every Member/Meeting Every Need
They came from California, Arizona, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, New York City, St. Louis, Pennsylvania, and, of course, Georgia. Why did they come? They came because they are…
The Heart of Shepherding – Relationships
When you come right down to it, the heart of shepherding and success in shepherding for that matter, boils down to the importance of relationships. This is quite clear in…
Why we fail at church discipline?
Most of us who have been in church leadership for some time understand the frustration of failed efforts in church discipline. Here’s how it goes. We learn that a member…
What makes an effective sermon?
Lots of ink has been spilled trying to outline the elements of an effective sermon. This is a very important matter to the shepherd who is called to feed the…
Who cares about church membership?
Who cares about church membership? If you are a shepherd, you do, of course! I know that it is in vogue these days of “no commitment” to say that…
2015 and The Shepherd Leader
The end of the year is a good time to reflect on God’s faithfulness. It has been a wonderful year for The Shepherd Leader ministry. Here are the developments for…
Things that bug me: Church Planters are Shepherds, Too!
Occasionally in this blog I am going to address things that bug me. Here is the first one: church planters are shepherds, too! It is the first in this category…
Shepherding while in transition between pastors
I recently had the opportunity to consult with elders who are striving to develop a shepherding ministry though they are in the search for a new senior minister. Some might…
Welcome To The Shepherds’ Blog
Welcome The Shepherds’ Blog! The purpose of this blog is to provide an opportunity for me to post material that will be helpful to pastors, elders, and other church leaders…
Its Continuing Impact Five Years Later
Five years ago, first time author and Westminster professor Dr. Tim Witmer awaited the release of a book that represented his heart for ministry: The Shepherd Leader. He did not expect…