Lead My Sheep: A Guide for Training Elders and Deacons

Pastors are not only called to lead the flocks Christ gives them, but also to intentionally and thoughtfully train good leaders within those flocks. The health of a church cannot rise above the health of its Session and Diaconate. Biblically guided leadership is essential to a thriving pastoral ministry.

Based on his popular General Assembly workshop, Jon Stoddard, has written Lead My Sheep: A Guide for Training Elders and Deacons to assist pastors in preparing men for these offices. In this book, Stoddard lays out the foundations for church leadership, exploring the purpose, jobs, and responsibilities of elders and deacons. Next, the heart of the book is a template for pastors to develop a training plan to fit their particular contexts. And in the final section, are basic principles and practices for wise, biblical leadership.