Being a Shepherd Leader

What does a ministry need most: A CEO? Or a spiritual leader? A CEO can efficiently run an organization, but only a spiritual leader can provide the kind of leadership that changes hearts and lives. One of the key aspects of spiritual leadership--and one of the most overlooked--is shepherding. A shepherd leader not only leads the flock; a shepherd leader knows the flock, spends time with the flock, and personally guides the growth of the flock. This 34-page resource is designed to help you establish a shepherding ministry or strengthen the structure you already have in place. Table of Contents: Why Pastors Must Be Shepherds Shepherds endear themselves to the flock. H. B. London Jr. The 3 A.M. Phone Call What makes a pastor a pastor? Gordon MacDonald Reforming Spiritual-Health Care The vocational reformation of our own time is a rediscovery of the pastoral work of the cure of souls. Eugene H. Peterson Rediscovering Shepherding Ministry Weary of models and movements, I needed to go back to basics. E. Glenn Wagner Do You Know Your Sheep? Regular, personal interaction with your sheep is fundamental to shepherding. Timothy Z. Witmer How to Shepherd Everyone A practical plan for making sure no one slips through the cracks. Brian Croft Shepherding Those Who Don't Like You Being at peace with your enemies requires tact and sensitivity. Gary Preston What Good Shepherds Don't Do When tending becomes controlling, we've overstepped our role. Skye Jethani