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I appreciated the concluding observations and reflections of Timothy Laniak, specifically his first one on p. 247, where he stated: "shepherd leadership is comprehensive in scope. It represents a diverse and changing 'role set'. For the sake of convenience we have in places summarized the inter...

It is powerful to read in Numbers 27:16-17 where Moses is asking for his successor to be leader that is a shepherd. Timothy Laniak wrote about this on p. 91 when he stated: "When Moses considers the prospect of his own death and the need for a faithful successor he prays, 'May the Lord, the God...

I appreciated Timothy Laniak's reflection on Plato's Republic on p. 73 where he states: "Socrates argued that the essence of a shepherd's art is selfless concern for his flock; otherwise he is no shepherd at all." As a shepherd/leader you must make sure your sheep/people have food, water, ...

It is amazing to read about the role of a shepherd in the ancient world. I was intrigued by Timothy Laniak statements on page 57 when he wrote: "This occupation put shepherds in a constant state of negotiation with an unpredictable physical and social environment. For these and other reasons, t...

I appreciated Timothy Laniak statement on page 22 when he stated: "A good shepherd is one who see what the Owner sees and does what the Owner does. He is a follower before he is leader. He is a leader because he is a follower." There are so many resources on how to become and be a leader t...