Shepherding the Shepherds is...
After forty-plus years of serving as a senior pastor, Pastor Brandt fully recognized the demands and challenges of ministry. In 2008, he founded Shepherding The Shepherds for the purpose of offering shepherding care to pastors and their ministries. From on-site events at your ministry’s location to stays at Shiloh (Pastor Brandt’s guesthouse), connections are designed to provide loving, Biblical care for each individual and/or ministry.
Shiloh, A Legacy of Care
"Shiloh" is Pastor Brandt's Guest House, provided as a place for mentoring, peaceful meditation, and spiritual renewal for ministers and ministry families. Click here to read all about Shiloh.
This wonderful resting place is nestled up in the timber of the Black Hills of South Dakota (near Rapid City). Furnished beautifully, this is the ideal location for decompression, re-connection with God, and renewal of spirit and soul.
Take a little less than four minutes to watch the video tour of Shiloh directly below.
The Crossroad of Ministry
“And He Himself bore our sins in His body on the CROSS, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed,” 1 Peter 2:24. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy…
March Madness
It’s tournament time! District and Regional tournaments have been a rush. Blowouts, upsets, and the expected have stirred fans and talk all over town. In fact, some, who show no interest during the season, sit on the edge of their seat just to listen to the evening TV sports report.…
It Won’t Kill You!
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the Word of Truth,” 2 Timothy 2:15. More times than not, if you want to improve, it will require intentional effort. My grandson is a good example. He wanted to…
New Year’s Requests
“You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. You are envious and cannot obtain; so you fight and quarrel. You do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your…
When Loss Is Christmas Gain!
“When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus,” Matthew 17:8. This Christmas is going to be different. It’s going to be difficult. It’s going to be transfiguring. Not just for our family, but for all families who have experienced a significant LOSS. In our case, it will be…
Timing
“My times are in Your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and from those who persecute me,” Psalm 31:15. It’s no secret, I’m not a comedian. Because of poor timing, I have wrecked several great jokes. When it comes to funny, delivery of the punch line is…
It’s A Must!
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you MUST LOVE one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34,35 Commanded love is not usually what we think of when we hear someone say, “Thank you…
The Connection
“Now these (the Bereans) were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so,” Acts 17:11. Sadly, there’s a lot of ‘part-time truth’ being falsely declared as, “God spoke to me.” As spiritual leaders,…
What’s God Doing Here?
“Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ,” 1 Corinthians 11:1. “What’s he doing here?” asked a little girl. Together with a few other families, we had invited her family over to our house for a Friday night ‘get-to-know-you’ dessert. While waiting for our guests to arrive,…
Do You See It?
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus,” Philippians 3:14. Assembly line or ministry, both can be rewarding. They have more in common than we sometimes think. My dad was one who knew about both. I have a…
A Healthy Shepherd
A spiritually healthy pastor is one of the best ways to assure a spiritually healthy congregation. Paul knew that. He poured himself into the early church’s leadership in many ways, but none more important than calling pastors to seek godliness (character) and righteousness (practice).
It is the same today. Shepherding seeks to encourage pastors in their daily, personal pursuit of godliness. Why? Because being a man of God is more important than doing things for God. In fact, those who ‘do a lot’ without ‘being/growing a lot’ are easy prey for the wiles of Satan. When Satan successfully attacks the shepherd, the flock becomes more vulnerable.
As you gratefully express your appreciation to God for the pastoral staff and workers at your church, pray for their daily growth in Christ. As their prayer and devotional life increase, so will their spiritual health. Their spiritual health will greatly increase, not only their effectiveness, but also the overall health of Christ’s Body on earth.
Now who would have ever thought God would give a ‘health tip’ through Pastor Brandt! God is amazing.