You Don't Know Sheep

An Uncommon Field Guide for Today's Faith Leader

By: David McCauley, Melinda Folse

Narrated by: Michael Murphy

With its play-on-words title that points to the familiar biblical metaphor around shepherds and flocks of sheep in need of attentive care, David McCauley's You Don't Know Sheep provides road-tested insight for some of today's most perplexing faith-based leadership issues. You Don't Know Sheep offers new perspectives; solutions to problems you've been wanting to fix; and the good-natured realization that leading people successfully requires wise shepherding—starting with a shepherd who knows the way.

Packed with humor, keen insight, and the unique perspective of more than thirty years of fly-on-the-wall observation of leadership teams in action, You Don't Know Sheep will help you identify, embrace, and expand the subtext of leadership in your life of ministry. With its engaging exploration of the innate simplicity beneath even the most complicated issues, You Don't Know Sheep is here to remind you why you chose a career in ministry in the first place—and lead you to the path of wiser shepherding for today's world.

©2024 David McCauley (P)2025 David McCauley

Nailed it on the head!

You Don’t Know Sheep by David McCauley hit the nail on the head. Having worked in the AVL industry for over 10 years, I’ve seen many things McCauley addresses firsthand. For years, I have always wanted to say something about it to the clients I have served or to the leadership that has struggled with properly leading, but due to my position, it was not appropriate to bring it up. But this book does exactly that. I have already recommended it to others.

McCauley speaks with clarity and honesty, bringing to light truths I’ve always hoped someone would be bold enough to share with church leaders. His insights don’t just apply to ministry; they are powerful lessons for anyone who wants to grow personally and strengthen their leadership skills.

This book has given me something to point to as a way to gently raise potential shortcomings in leadership. I highly recommend You Don’t Know Sheep to anyone looking to better themselves, understand leadership more deeply, and lead with wisdom and integrity.