Called to Shepherd: 52 Weekly Devotions for Pastors and Ministry Leaders
By John Crosby
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Called to Shepherd - John Crosby
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Endorsements
Foreword
Introduction
The Best Ministry Preparation
Completing, Not Competing
Stewards First
The Most Dangerous Path
Why Do You Boast?
Walk Steadfastly Into the Arena
A Father's Role
Leading the Flock
Trust
Gaining Wisdom
Hydrate
Iron Sharpens Iron
The Big Kahuna
And Then Some
Strong, Enduring Ministry
Moving Forward
First Forgive
Passion and Purpose
Your Inner Circlee
Grasshoppers In Our Own Eyes
From Lion to Loaf
Worth Your Salt
The Chinese Bamboo Tree
Follow Wholeheartedly
Keeping Your Oath
Time Thieves
Leaving a Legacy
Genuine Prayers
Listening and Learning
Known by Our Actions
Worthy Words and Actions
Your Team's Sweet Spot
The Size of the Fight in the Dog
Stand Firm
Wisdom is Supreme
Posing
Kicking Back
Poor Performers
When Words are Many
God's Character
Fresh Baked Cookies
Is It Beneficial? Is It Binding?
White Lies
Are You Listening?
Selecting Leaders
Tripping the Weak
Success
Responding to Mockers
Your Game Plan
Nothing Is Impossible
Light
The Lion's Roar
Called to Shepherd
52 Weekly Devotions for
Pastors and Ministry Leaders
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© 2012 by John Crosby
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Called to Shepherd is dedicated to the countless pastors and ministry leaders who have reached
out to me since childhood, inspiring and shaping my life through teaching, preaching, counseling, serving,
accountability, and friendship. It is also dedicated to thousands of men and women serving in the trenches of day-to-day ministry, overcoming the temptations of pride and fear while faithfully seeking to love and honor our God and the people they have been trusted to serve.
Thank you.
John Crosby has been blessed with the gift of clarity. These devotions are clear, challenging and helpful to young and old pastors and ministry leaders alike. Every week’s devotion speaks to issues that simply must be addressed in the lives of those who are called to shepherd.
Portable, practical and palatable; this helpful resource is a green pasture for both sheep and shepherds.
Kenny Grant, Kenny Grant Evangelistic Ministries
Any Christian who has ever led in any way—as a pastor, teacher, administrator, ministry team leader—is sensitive to the challenges of leading as Christ would lead. They have dealt with subtle and not-so-subtle temptations to abdicate to a power, do-it-my-way style of leading. John Crosby demonstrates the need, qualities, and attitudes of those who would lead well, for the right reasons, and to the right end. I’ve found his pithy, penetrating devotions a blessing to my soul.
Eleanor A. Daniel, Dorothy Keister Walker Professor of Christian Education Emeritus, Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, TN
I have found John’s short devotions to be loaded with wisdom. Each weekly writing gives a key thought to remember and take with you throughout the week. A great way for busy ministry leaders to start each week.
Dicky Clark, Vice President of Field Ministry, Southeast Coastal Region (GA, FL, SC, NC) for Fellowship of Christian Athletes
I have known John Crosby since the day he gave his life to Christ. Since then he has made a life-changing impact for Christ because of his commitment to ministering to people in the business sector of our community.