According to the scriptures, jesus is the shepherd of the everlasting covenant. Shepherding among gods flock sermon by david taylor, 2. Therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. Pastors shepherds are given the awesome responsibilities to feed, guard, lead and care. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. This is why it is so crucial to think through leadership from a biblical perspective for the church. Be shepherds of gods flock that is under your care, serving as overseersnot because you must, but because you are willing, as god wants you to be. But a man who loves the lord and is in the position of pastor loves the people of god, and protects the people of god. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. Throughout, one sees the imagery of shepherding as. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released.
Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. In shepherding gods flock a number of contributors seek to take a step back and to consider what the scriptures teach about leadership 7. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. Neither as being lords over gods heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock elmira christian. That same practicality and thoroughness is found in this unparalleled handbook on pastoral ministry. The flocks responsibilities to their shepherd evangelist doug lowery introduction. Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Feed the flock of god which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly.
By the word feed here is meant, not merely the giving of pasture, but the whole government. Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of god which he purchased with his own blood. The metaphor of the shepherd who cares for his flock becomes then the metaphor that defines the work of the local pastor. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a. May god be glorified in us as we are satisfied in him alone. In this book, as we talk about shepherding gods flock, the flock is the church. The flock should submit to that leadership as to the lord and be humble, not proud. Update version shepherd book pdf october 2019 download. Click download or read online button to get shepherding the flock of god book now. It seems that everywhere we are know by our numbers. This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear. Shepherding gods flock a manual for church leaders be shepherds of the church of god which he has bought with his own blood. The wonderful thing about this imagery of a shepherd and his flock is that it depicts the tender way god leads his own, his flock. Pdf shepherding gods flock youth for christ zambia.
Shepherding gods flock the responsibilities of elders. But what does it mean to be a shepherd over the flock. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to shep herd the flock of god under your care. They are not protectors of the sheep, they are wolves seeking to devour the flock. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. Jw leaks is about openness, transparency and accountability within the church of jehovahs witnesses and the watch tower society. It will take some effort, but if you look hard enough, youll find this document all over the. Thus the shepherds must feed the flock of god out of obedience to the lord god, out of love for yeshua, out of genuine love for the sheep.
What do you think a pastor should be responsible for. Shepherding the flock of god watchtower online library. Flock of god, you are protected from harm, because your faithful shepherds on earth must render an account to jehovah god and christ jesus on your behalf. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. All the sheep are to be gathered together, and jehovah god has commanded his people to bring them from the north and the south and the east and the. Motherhood mums gentleness guidance, examples of gods names and titles for the christian god our shepherd cherishing christ and his sheep heart, divine compassion, of christ. Shepherd the flock of god was made available to elders in 2010 with strict orders to keep its contents secret at all costs. Viewing the shepherd the flock of god book, on the jw library app. Shepherding the flock of god download ebook pdf, epub. To the elders among you, i appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of christs sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed. Shepherding the flock of god sermon by matthew kratz, 1. Sometime before nero launched his persecution against christians in rome, the apostle peter wrote his first letter. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. Shepherd the flock of god secret elders book reddit.
Peter was thinking of that scene when he issued these directions. Moore certificate programs kingdom leadership free take this course overview syllabus presenter shepherding is the lord jesus appointed means for making disciples, building his church, and advancing his kingdom on earth as it is in. About the nature of gods flock its is gods own household and family it is the body of christ it is the habitation of the spirit 2. What circumstances were christians facing when peter wrote his first letter. A good shepherd will strive to imitate jehovah and his son as shepherds by loving the sheep in the following areas. In the first place, to be a shepherd over the flock of sheep means that it is the shepherds responsibility to lead the sheep.
T he church is depicted as the flock of god, to specifically emphasise gods great love and care for the church. People that make up the local church are called the flock in acts 20. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, shepherd the flock of god among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of god. In other words, you elders should do all that is required in the task of shepherding as the metaphor implies.
Pamela and robert were moved to write these words of appreciation to the christian elders in their respective congregations. During his final charge to the pastors at the ephesian church, he warns them. View or download shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. Shepherd the flock of god in your care shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly. All the sheep are to be gathered together, and jehovah god has commanded his people to bring them from the north and the south and the east and the west. Criswell sermon library shepherding the flock of god. The elders which are among you i exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed. Appreciate the balance, depth and strength of your truly biblical focus. How to implement biblical eldership in your local church implementation 3. Peter, writing to the elders of various churches in asia minor 1. As shepherd of his flock, god not only owns the church, but also tenderly leads, feeds and protects her. Think of it, the allpowerful, allwise god could rule over mere men any way he chose. Elders who joyfully govern gods flock is a 12week course that examines the bibles teaching on the presence, responsibilities. Tonight as we come to our time in the word of god, i want you to turn again in your bible to 1 peter chapter 5 and i want to read for you verses 1 through 4, which again is.
About the life of gods flock its life is rooted in christ and derived from christ that life grows and flourishes as the different members exercise their gifts 3. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. Shepherd the flock of god has been designed as a handbook for elders to supply vital information that will help them care for congregation matters. This publication is divided into chapters, each per taining to a particular aspect of your work. We are in our last miniseries in 1 peter, living as a church in a foreign land, where peter describes a life of discipleship together as a. Biblical leadership in the new testament and beyond. The people of israel were gods flock in a unique way. We are sheep in his fold who live in continual dependence and subordination to the chief shepherd jesus christ john 10.
Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of jehovahs. I remember a particular seminar i taught in one of the texas state prisons. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. Shepherding gods flock is both a textbook for students of pastoral ministry and a handbook for pastors. All crossreferences are by chapterparagraph notation. Biblical eldership resources is dedicated to helping believers understand. Viewing the shepherd the flock of god book, on the jw. Three times the lord asks peter the same question here in the book of john chapter 21, and three times the. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the.
Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. Jay adams is wellknown for his practical and thorough approach to the many issues of christian counseling. This is a structure that no podcasting pastor can replace. The province knows us by our drivers license number. How to become more effective in the pastoral care that elders exercise over the local church effectiveness. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses were issued a new version of their confidential handbook, shepherd the flock of god.