He took me seriously, in spite of my immaturity—showing me how to react to criticism, how to absorb hostility, how to be a listener. What humility looks like.
All tagged shepherding
Shepherding with Paddle Strokes and Pigskin
Authentic spiritual bonding like this is as real as family blood ties. Maybe more so. And in some ways, as irreplaceable as blood ties.
Fast Lane Flocks and Cyber-World Shepherds
Harold and his flock live in the express lane of a cyber-world, not in some serene pasture--and yet he longs to be a biblical shepherd.
Common Dysfunctions of an Elder Group
Team leadership is biblical and it creates a space for God to work communally. But team leadership can also foster all kinds of dysfunctionality!
Shepherding Like Jesus
We instinctively warm to Jesus’s words, “I am the good shepherd” (John 10:14).
Elders: Representatives or Leaders?
Congregational leaders often assume that their job is to represent the various interest groups and constituencies of the church.