Pastors shepherds are given the awesome responsibilities to feed, guard, lead and care. Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock elmira christian. 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. Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. 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. We are sheep in his fold who live in continual dependence and subordination to the chief shepherd jesus christ john 10. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Shepherd the flock of god was made available to elders in 2010 with strict orders to keep its contents secret at all costs. Shepherding the flock of god sermon by matthew kratz, 1. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a. The flocks responsibilities to their shepherd evangelist doug lowery introduction. 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.
These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. 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. In this book, as we talk about shepherding gods flock, the flock is the church. Pamela and robert were moved to write these words of appreciation to the christian elders in their respective congregations. Criswell sermon library shepherding the flock of god. 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. Think of it, the allpowerful, allwise god could rule over mere men any way he chose. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library.
The people of israel were gods flock in a unique way. T he church is depicted as the flock of god, to specifically emphasise gods great love and care for the church. This is why it is so crucial to think through leadership from a biblical perspective for the church. 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. In the first place, to be a shepherd over the flock of sheep means that it is the shepherds responsibility to lead the sheep. 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.
They are not protectors of the sheep, they are wolves seeking to devour the flock. Peter was thinking of that scene when he issued these directions. 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 2019 confidential handbook of jehovahs. Shepherding the flock of god download ebook pdf, epub. Viewing the shepherd the flock of god book, on the jw library app. It will take some effort, but if you look hard enough, youll find this document all over the. I remember a particular seminar i taught in one of the texas state prisons. 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. Throughout, one sees the imagery of shepherding as. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. Update version shepherd book pdf october 2019 download. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping.
What circumstances were christians facing when peter wrote his first letter. Shepherding gods flock the responsibilities of elders. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. A good shepherd will strive to imitate jehovah and his son as shepherds by loving the sheep in the following areas. 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. Shepherding gods flock a manual for church leaders be shepherds of the church of god which he has bought with his own blood. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves.
Feed the flock of god which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. Shepherd the flock of god secret elders book reddit. All crossreferences are by chapterparagraph notation. Biblical leadership in the new testament and beyond. 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.
It seems that everywhere we are know by our numbers. According to the scriptures, jesus is the shepherd of the everlasting covenant. Jw leaks is about openness, transparency and accountability within the church of jehovahs witnesses and the watch tower society. The province knows us by our drivers license number. Biblical eldership resources is dedicated to helping believers understand. Appreciate the balance, depth and strength of your truly biblical focus. Jay adams is wellknown for his practical and thorough approach to the many issues of christian counseling. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. In other words, you elders should do all that is required in the task of shepherding as the metaphor implies. This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear. Shepherding among gods flock sermon by david taylor, 2.
This publication is divided into chapters, each per taining to a particular aspect of your work. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. Click download or read online button to get shepherding the flock of god book now. We are his flock the church is the flock of god introduction a. 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. How to become more effective in the pastoral care that elders exercise over the local church effectiveness. Shepherd the flock of god in your care shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly. In the new testament it is the heirs of abrahams faith and not just of his flesh who are the chosen people of god romans 4. Viewing the shepherd the flock of god book, on the jw. As shepherd of his flock, god not only owns the church, but also tenderly leads, feeds and protects her. Notice that peter describes the church as the flock of god. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to shep herd the flock of god under your care. In shepherding gods flock a number of contributors seek to take a step back and to consider what the scriptures teach about leadership 7.
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. By the word feed here is meant, not merely the giving of pasture, but the whole government. How to implement biblical eldership in your local church implementation 3. 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. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep. Sometime before nero launched his persecution against christians in rome, the apostle peter wrote his first letter. Three times the lord asks peter the same question here in the book of john chapter 21, and three times the.
Peter, writing to the elders of various churches in asia minor 1. Neither as being lords over gods heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. Pdf shepherding gods flock youth for christ zambia. 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.
Shepherding gods flock is both a textbook for students of pastoral ministry and a handbook for pastors. May god be glorified in us as we are satisfied in him alone. Therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. Elders who joyfully govern gods flock is a 12week course that examines the bibles teaching on the presence, responsibilities. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. 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. 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. This is a structure that no podcasting pastor can replace.
But what does it mean to be a shepherd over the flock. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. The metaphor of the shepherd who cares for his flock becomes then the metaphor that defines the work of the local pastor. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. View or download shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. That same practicality and thoroughness is found in this unparalleled handbook on pastoral ministry. Shepherding the flock of god watchtower online library.
During his final charge to the pastors at the ephesian church, he warns them. What do you think a pastor should be responsible for. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. Overview shepherd the flock of god by feeding and caring. 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. The flock should submit to that leadership as to the lord and be humble, not proud. 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. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. 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.