They Smell Like Sheep, Volume 2: Leading with the Heart of a Shepherd [Hardcover]

Lynn Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 6, 2007

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. -- Proverbs 4:23

They Smell like Sheep, Volume 2: Leading with the Heart of a Shepherd is about more than gimmicks and techniques of leadership. It speaks to the character and heart of the leader. After all, heart makes the difference in an effective Sunday-school teacher, youth minister, elder, small-group leader, parent, grandparent, or Christian school teacher.

Spiritual sheep, stray sheep, and searching sheep aren't nearly as concerned about the knowledge and skill of the shepherd as they are about his heart. When finding their way -- at weddings, at funerals, during family crises, and in the hospital -- sheep go to a shepherd in whom they discern God's own heart, like King David of old.

Jesus said sheep would know their shepherd's voice and be drawn to it. It is the heart behind the voice that soothes and comforts God's people.

How do you measure the influence of a godly shepherd? Without doubt, it's the heart of the shepherd that most powerfully shapes lives and souls in our flocks.

If you want your own heart shaped and molded into the likeness of Christ, this book is an excellent place to begin.

Be shepherds of God's flock under your care... as God wants you to be.

Heeding the call to be a leader is an awesome responsibility. Whether you have been called to serve as a minister or you're teaching an adult Bible study group or you're a teen leading the youth group in song, most assuredly from time to time you question your abilities and look for support and example.

Author Lynn Anderson addresses the starting and ending place of true leadership among God's people: the heart of a shepherd. He presents Jesus, the Head Shepherd, as our only reliable model of godly leadership; he guides us through the Scriptures and gives us practical exercises to strengthen our hearts as we do the difficult yet rewarding work of shepherding people of God with love and grace.

Enter the book's pages with the confidence that you are being led by someone who has the heart of a shepherd and who sees himself first as a smelly sheep, dearly loved and led by the Good Shepherd.

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory. -- 1 Peter 5:4

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

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"I'm into my third decade of Lynn Anderson admiration. Few communicators speak with such tender conviction and practical admonition. This book, in particular, reminds us to steer away from stiff styles of corporate leadership and find our model in the tenderhearted pastor. Lynn has achieved this...by God's grace, we can as well." -- Max Lucado, senior minister, Oak Hills Church, and New York Times bestselling author

"They Smell like Sheep taught us what to do to be effective leaders and particularly effective shepherds. In They Smell like Sheep, Volume 2, Lynn Anderson provides wonderful insights and practical advice on how to cultivate our hearts in order to be effective leaders -- Mesquite Bush Leaders." -- Ron Miller, retired vice president, Procter & Gamble, and Hope Network board member

"When I was just starting in ministry, no one shared his heart with me more than Lynn Anderson. He was a friend, a mentor, a guide, and an example. Now he has put into print what he has put into practice for forty years. Read and be blessed. The book is almost as good as the man." -- Rick Atchley, senior minister, Richland Hills Church of Christ --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Lynn Anderson has been in the ministry for over thirty-five years and currently serves as president of Hope Network, a ministry dedicated to coaching, mentoring, and equipping spiritual leaders for the twenty-first century. He received his doctorate from Abilene Christian University in 1990.

Anderson's lifelong career of ministry has involved speaking nationwide to thousands of audiences and authoring eight books -- including The Shepherd's Song; Navigating the Winds of Change; Heaven Came Down; They Smell like Sheep, Volume 1; and If I Really Believe, Why Do I Have These Doubts?

He and his wife, Carolyn, live in Dallas. They are the parents of four grown children and the grandparents of eight wonderful grandchildren.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Howard Books (March 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582296723
• ISBN-13: 978-1582296722
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #783,101 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review, May 27, 2008

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Fred Mealio (Perrin, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: They Smell Like Sheep, Volume 2: Leading with the Heart of a Shepherd (Hardcover)

I purchased this as a follow up to the first book, "They Smell Like Sheep". This book follows in the same path as the first. Both are well worth the reading.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as Good as Volume 1, October 9, 2009

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S. Heinen (Tulsa, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: They Smell Like Sheep, Volume 2: Leading with the Heart of a Shepherd (Hardcover)

I loved "They Smell Like Sheep" and eagerly purchased this one when I saw it was available. To be honest, I didn't think there was a lot of substance in it. It was mostly platitudes and personal stories. I thought the book was short on "meat." I wouldn't say it was a waste of time, but I don't think it greatly enhanced my understanding of spiritual shepherding and how to do it vis-a-vis the first volume. I get the sense that Mr. Anderson's publisher insisted on a sequel, so he obliged. If you've read the first volume, I don't think you'll get much more out of the second volume.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars smells 20% better than first book, February 12, 2008

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Tom Cooperider - See all my reviews

This review is from: They Smell Like Sheep, Volume 2: Leading with the Heart of a Shepherd (Hardcover)

The first "smells like sheep" was a great read, but this is better - 20% better...This is a must have for all Christian leaders that desire to do more than go through the motions. The heart of the shepherd becomes fully examined and challenged in this great book. I cannot express the gratitude I have for this excellent, challenging book.