The Shepherds' Institute
The Shepherds’ Institute was established as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation in order to advance the cause of shepherding in the local church. The Institute was established by Dr. Tim Witmer in 2000 when he saw the desperate need to help church leaders understand their biblical role and responsibilities as shepherds of God’s flock. For the past 15 years he has conducted dozens of workshops. The most recent publication of Dr. Witmer is The Shepherd Leader (P&R).
Consulting Services
In addition to the regular Shepherds’ Blog you may purchase fee-based consultation services to assist you in establishing or fine-tuning your shepherding ministry.
Review Your Shepherding Plan ($50)
Send your shepherding plan to Dr. Witmer and he will review it and return it with suggestions and fine-tuning.
Send your shepherding plan to Dr. Witmer
On-Site Consulting
Dr. Witmer accepts a limited number of invitations for on site training and consultation. Please contact him directly if you would like to invite him to your church or ministry setting.
Request Dr. Witmer for On-Site Consulting
A partial list of Churches who have hosted Shepherding workshops by Dr. Witmer
| Tenth Presbyterian | Philadelphia, PA |
| First Presbyterian | Columbia, SC |
| Calvary Presbyterian | Willow Grove, PA |
| Oreland Presbyterian | Oreland, PA |
| Proclamation Presbyterian | Bryn Mawr, PA |
| Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian | Hatboro, PA |
| Knollwood Presbyterian | Sylacauga, AL |
| Redeemer Presbyterian | Durham, NC |
| Quakertown Presbyterian | Quakertown, PA |
| Christ the King Presbyterian | Conshohocken, PA |
| Emmanuel Orthodox Presbyterian | Wilmington, DE |
| Susquehanna Valley Presbytery | Pennsylvania (PCA) |
| New Covenant Fellowship | Mechanicsburg, PA |
| Hope Presbyterian | Chambersburg, PA |
| Springton Lake Presbyterian | Newtown Square, PA |
| Lycoming Centre Presbyterian | Williamsport, PA |
| PCA Equip Conference | Philadelphia, PA |
| Alliance of Mennonite Evangelical Congregations Pastors’ Retreat | |