[Book Review] Shepherds for Sale by Megan Basham
How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda
Author: Megan Basham
Megan Basham is a culture reporter for the Daily Wire and the author of Beside Every Successful Man: A Woman’s Guide to Having It All. She is a frequent contributor to Morning Wire, one of the top 10 news podcasts in the United States. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Telegraph, First Things, National Review, and World Magazine, where she served as a film and television editor.
Praise for the Book:
“This may just be the single most important book on modern Evangelicalism in recent years. It is bold, clear, and very well-researched.”—John MacArthur
"Some will quibble over details, but no one should miss the powerful warning in this book. We face a gathering storm, as Winston Churchill warned a century ago, but this time the enemy is inside as well as outside the gates. Every convinced and unashamed Evangelical should read, ponder, and pray over this important book."—Os Guinness
Overview:
Shepherds for Sale is a meticulously researched exposé by Megan Basham that delves into the infiltration of leftist ideologies into American evangelical churches. Basham uncovers how progressive powerbrokers, including George Soros, the founder of eBay, and former members of the Obama administration, have co-opted evangelicals for political purposes.
Key Points:
Targeted Institutions: Basham reveals how left-wing billionaires, foundations, and think tanks have deliberately targeted Christian media, universities, megachurches, nonprofits, and entire denominations.
Influence on Pastors: The book highlights a celebrity megachurch pastor who secretly encouraged other pastors to change their views on sexuality and a revered Presbyterian theologian who supported a congregation rebelling against his own denomination.
Political Influence: Basham documents how many evangelical leaders are pushing their members to downplay sexual sins, reconsider the importance of abortion, focus on climate change, and address “systemic racism,” often in exchange for financial support, career advancements, and public acclaim.
Critical Analysis:
Shepherds for Sale is an eye-opening read for anyone concerned about the direction of the modern evangelical church. Basham's rigorous reporting and fearless naming of names make this book a compelling and necessary critique of the compromises being made by some evangelical leaders. The book serves as a stark warning about the dangers of trusting worldly wisdom over scriptural truth.
Conclusion:
Shepherds for Sale by Megan Basham is a must-read for evangelicals and anyone interested in the intersection of faith and politics. It calls for a return to biblical fidelity and warns against the seductive allure of worldly approval and power. This book is not just a critique but a call to action for believers to hold their leaders accountable and stay true to the gospel.
Discussion Questions:
1. How has the infiltration of leftist ideologies impacted the teachings and practices of your local church?
2. What steps can be taken to ensure that church leaders remain faithful to biblical teachings?
3. How can congregants hold their leaders accountable when they stray from scriptural truth?
4. What role should politics play in the life of the church and its leaders?
Final Thoughts:
In a time when the evangelical church is facing unprecedented challenges from within and without, *Shepherds for Sale* is a timely and essential book. Megan Basham's thorough investigation and bold presentation of facts provide a crucial resource for believers seeking to navigate these turbulent times with wisdom and discernment.
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