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There is a key piece of Laniak’s argument that we, as pastors, are under-shepherds, that we serve on behalf of, and for, God. On page 248 he writes, “Bad or ‘false’ shepherds are those who use their position to serve their own needs. They forget whose flock they serve.� Bad shepherding ari...

Throughout this book I have appreciated Laniak’s discussion of the three primary duties of Shepherd Leaders: protection, provision, and guidance. I agree that these are the three tasks of a shepherd, even for shepherd leaders today. In addition, I also agree that the wilderness is the prime place ...

The exodus and subsequent references to it form an important framework to Laniak’s discussion about shepherds and the Shepherd. He rightly talks about Judah’s exile in Babylon as another exodus, and then again when he discusses Jesus’ leadership out of slavery to sin and into the Promised Land...

On pages 88-89 Laniak talks about Moses' identification with God's people. He mentions the similarities between Moses and the people of Israel. Moses escapes Egypt. He spends 40 years in the wilderness. In addition, he encounters God on Mt. Sinai. Although the people of Israel don't spend 40 years i...

I underlined Laniak's comment on page 53, "The condition and growth of a flock depends greatly on the care, attentiveness and skill of the shepherd." I spent the last couple of days with a friend who serves as the executive pastor of a large church in the midwest. For years the church was ...