As wonderful as many “big name” preachers are to learn from and listen to, there is nothing that can replace the ordinary, faithful preaching of a local pastor-shepherd. And for the care of his Church, the Lord not only cares about what is preached but how it is preached and who it is that preaches. In The Shepherd Preacher, Mark Hallock lays the biblical and theological foundation for the type of preaching that should mark the pulpit ministry of every local church pastor. This is the type of preaching that is God-centered, Christ-focused, and Spirit-empowered. This is the type of preaching that feeds and nurtures the unique flock put under a pastor’s charge, week in and week out, year in and year out.

This is God’s design for his Church. This is the joy of the shepherd preacher.

In the local church, the best preaching is always pastoral. It is preaching that flows from the heart of a shepherd who deeply loves God’s people. That is the heart behind this book.

Alexander Strauch, Author of Biblical Eldership and Leading with Love

I am always looking for books to train preachers and pastors. This book does both. Written by a practitioner, pastor and sharp theologian, this resource will be a blessing for those called to preach the Word.

Harvey Turner, founding and Preaching Pastor of Living Stones Church in Reno, Nevada, Network Leadership Team - Acts 29 US West

Mark Hallock lays the foundation of a vastly important issue still largely neglected within preaching in the local church. That is, the value in God's design of called shepherds preaching to feed precisely their own flock. I commend this book and the author's example of it to you.

Brian Croft, Senior Pastor, Auburndale Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky; Founder of Practical Shepherding