Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda BY Megan Basham

Shepherds for Sale by Megan Basham offers a provocative and meticulously researched examination of how progressive powerbrokers have allegedly infiltrated American churches. As an instant New York Times bestseller, the book reveals how influential left-wing figures—ranging from billionaire philanthropists like George Soros to former Obama administration officials—are purportedly working to reshape the American evangelical landscape for political gain.

Basham exposes a network of billionaires, foundations, and think tanks targeting Christian media, universities, megachurches, and denominations, aiming to influence evangelical beliefs and practices. Key revelations include a celebrity megachurch pastor covertly encouraging theological shifts on sexuality and a prominent Presbyterian theologian supporting a congregation’s rebellion against his own denomination.

The book details how some evangelical leaders are pushing their congregations to question traditional stances on issues like sexual ethics, abortion, climate change, and systemic racism. In return for adopting these progressive views, Basham argues that these leaders and institutions have been rewarded with financial support, career advancements, and enhanced prestige.

Shepherds for Sale serves as a cautionary tale, warning of the dangers when churches embrace secular wisdom over scriptural truth. Basham's exposé is a call to vigilance for those concerned about the integrity of evangelicalism and its susceptibility to external political and ideological pressures. Through rigorous reporting and detailed accounts, the book challenges readers to reflect on the alignment of faith with worldly influences and the consequences of such compromises.