When Shepherds Weep: Finding Tears of Joy for Wounded Pastors

by Glenn C. Daman

Publisher:

Lexham Press

, 2015

Overview

The purpose of this book is to help pastors regain their spiritual perspective in the trials of ministry by understanding how suffering is used by God to develop the pastor and the church. When Shepherds Weep comes alongside wounded pastors to offer comfort and encouragement.

Praise for When Shepherds Weep

Daman carefully demonstrates from Scripture and his own pastoral experience that the weeping shepherd reflects the heart of Christ by entering into the sorrows, grief, and pain of the sheep entrusted to his care. I was reminded that a pastor must never be detached or indifferent but that he will suffer, and yet at the same time he must keep a proper perspective. I was profoundly moved and inspired by this book and heartily encourage every pastor to read it.

—Les Lofquist, Executive Director, IFCA International

This book lucidly describes the struggle of so many in ministry. Daman does another admirable job of developing the issues in ministry that bring us to the brink of ‘throwing in the towel.’ But he doesn’t leave it there; he goes on to give us the all-important biblical answers that aid us in faithfully staying on track. This is a must read for all in ministry.

—Michael Jones, Assistant Director, Village Missions

Daman has done a wonderful job of allowing those of us in ministry to open up to our feelings of hurt and pain when we are rejected, and he helps us face into the reality of loss when we are wounded and thrown out of a place of ministry! Not only does Daman speak clearly and graciously, he helps us gain biblical perspective by taking us to God’s Word for healing and insight!

—Patrick A. Blewett, Dean, A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary

Contents

• Foreword by Vernal Wilkinson
• The Weeping Shepherd: From Passion to Pain
• Pain and Ministry: Understanding the Cost
• Regaining a Perspective of Suffering: Understanding Its Redemptive Purpose
• Regaining a Perspective of God: Letting God Be God in All Aspects of Ministry
• Regaining a Perspective of Ourselves: Recognizing Our Position and Purpose
• Regaining a Perspective of Others: The Centrality of Love
• Regaining a Perspective of Ministry: The Joy of Serving God and Others
• Conclusion

Product Details

• Title: When Shepherds Weep: Finding Tears of Joy for Wounded Pastors
• Author: Glenn C. Daman
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Pages: 176
• Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
• Trim Size: 5.5x8.5
• ISBN: 9781683592204

About Glenn C. Daman

Glenn C. Daman (D.Min.), is an award-winning author who has served as a pastor of rural churches in Montana, Oregon and Washington. Since 1991 he has served as the pastor of River Christian Church. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Village Missions. He is a conference and seminar speaker and has written numerous articles on rural and small church ministries.

He is the author of The Lighthouse: Discovering Security in the Radiance of God's Character (Readers Views: Silver Award Winner), and has also written five books related to rural and small church ministry: Leading the Small Church, Shepherding the Small Church (ECPA Gold Medallion Finalist), Developing Leaders for the Small Church, When Shepherds Weep, and his latest book, The Forgotten Church (A Christianity Today book of Merit award winner).

Daman grew up on a farm in northern Idaho and attended Big Sky Bible College (B.S. in Biblical Studies), Western Seminary (M.A. in Old Testament Studies, M.A. in New Testament Studies), and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Doctor of Ministry). Glenn enjoys photography, woodworking, camping with his family and spending time working on the family farm. His websites may be found at https://www.theattributesofgod.net and https://www.ruralministry.net