Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve...
1 Peter 5:2
In the leadership team at SOS Church Stockholm we studied the ministry of the shepherd Tuesday night. Being a pastor/shepherd is wonderful and Jesus is our greatest role model. In the 10th chapter of the Gospel of John Jesus teaches us how the good shepherd acts...
1) The shepherd always enters through the gate. He brings security and is direct as well as a given.
2) The shepherd has a personal relationship with the sheep and knows their names and they recognize his voice.
3) The shepherd walks in front of the sheep and shows the way through his own life, which also is his leadership.
4) The shepherd leads the sheep to rich pastures and makes sure that they receive the food needed at every occasion.
5) The shepherd gives his life for the sheep and does not flee or abandon the flock when wolves attack.
Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;
Prov 27:23
Thank you Jesus for SOS Church Stockholm! Thank you Jesus for the flock that you have entrusted us with down town Stockholm!
See ya!
