<p>The role of elder is arguably the church&#39;s most thankless job. From putting out fires and dealing with disgruntled members to teaching new Christians and encouraging the weak all while being a model disciple an elder&#39;s role can seem exhausting and unrelenting. To survive elders need a place of spiritual solitude and relief where they can draw closer to the Chief Shepherd and have their soul restored.</p><p>In <em>Rest in Green Pastures</em> nine shepherds offer encouragement help and hope for common struggles faced by church leaders. Topics covered include the New Testament&#39;s vision of a shepherd&#39;s role and responsibilities the training and appointment of new elders and the role of an elder&#39;s&nbsp;wife. Written by men with a combined seventy years of service as overseers <em>Rest in Green Pastures</em> offers a helping hand to those tasked with the most important job in the world.</p>