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

Shepherds for Sale by Megan Basham offers a compelling and controversial examination of how progressive powerbrokers have sought to influence and reshape American Evangelicalism. In this provocative exposé, Basham, a journalist for the Daily Wire, documents the infiltration of leftist billionaires and political operatives into various facets of the American church. Her investigation reveals a deliberate effort by figures like George Soros, eBay’s founder, and former Obama administration members to use their resources to co-opt evangelical institutions for political ends.

Basham’s book uncovers how these influential actors have targeted Christian media, universities, megachurches, nonprofits, and denominations. She details instances such as a celebrity megachurch pastor who covertly encouraged shifts in theological views on sexuality, and a Presbyterian theologian who supported a congregation in rebellion against his own denomination. The book reveals how these figures have pushed evangelical leaders to embrace left-wing agendas on issues like abortion, climate change, and systemic racism, often in exchange for financial incentives, career advancement, and enhanced prestige.

With rigorous reporting and a critical lens, Shepherds for Sale warns of the dangers when the church allows secular, political ideologies to overshadow its core Scriptural teachings. Basham’s book is described as a crucial read for those concerned about the erosion of evangelical integrity and the consequences of aligning the church with worldly agendas. It serves as both an exposé and a call to return to foundational Christian principles amidst growing external pressures. 📚❤️