Shepherds for Sale by Megan Basham

Megan Basham’s Shepherds for Sale argues that secular progressive organizations and left-wing billionaires have systematically infiltrated American evangelicalism to shift its political and theological landscape. Through financial incentives and the promise of institutional prestige, prominent Christian leaders are accused of trading biblical orthodoxy for "woke" agendas involving climate change, illegal immigration, and critical race theory. Basham illustrates this shift through the stories of ordinary believers who feel abandoned by their pastors as churches increasingly adopt secular social justice language. The text draws parallels between modern influences and historical communist tactics used to subvert religious institutions. Ultimately, the source warns that the evangelical movement is being hollowed out by leaders who prioritize worldly approval over scriptural truth. This analysis serves as a call for the rank-and-file faithful to recognize and resist the ideological capture of their churches.