Navychap ... I found your observations helpful as we consider our rightful place as under-shepherds, to the Chief shepherd. To improperly view our ministry to the flock in utter isolation of our great ...
I think additional illustrations or analogies on the medium of communication is somewhat irrelevant for those in ministry. Another analogy for the Shepherd calling the sheep is heaped upon the pile w ...
The goal of finding green pasture for our folks is an interesting aspect of ministry and from my perspective, not readily defined. Perhaps this is related to creating a culture or ethos in which the s ...
Matt ... I think a foundation for growth in leadership (or 'shepherdship') relative to the growth of the flock is reasonable from a practical standpoint. Again, we know that purpose determines program ...
This seems to be a common discussion in my circle of pastoral relationships. What to feed the sheep? The tension exists between what they want to eat, and what they need to eat. Before you consider th ...