They do this by keeping the flock centered upon god and his word. If anyone has observed the behavior of sheep who are left unguided, without the care and constant supervision of a shepherd, he is aware that sheep tend to move. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. Leaders of the church were told to shepherd the flock of god that is among you 1 peter 5. Shepherding gods flock the responsibilities of elders.
Corporate worship is the avenue where our people can hear the truth. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. People that make up the local church are called the flock in acts 20. May 30, 2018 the pastor as shepherd of gods flock posted on may 30, 2018 posted by. Consider the most surprising information inside, some of which ive already discussed in other posts. Jay adams is wellknown for his practical and thorough approach to the many issues of christian counseling. A model for pastoral ministry ronald edwin hughes liberty baptist theological seminary, 2015 mentor. Shepherd the flock of god april 2020 revised version pdf. In christianity magazine, january 1989, there was an article under the above heading.
How to implement biblical eldership in your local church implementation 3. 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 watchtower online library. And this is what simon peter wrote in the first four verses of that chapter.
Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god. Christ is the head of the church, and to lead the church here on earth, he appoints godly men to serve as shepherds to care for his sheep. In shepherding gods flock a number of contributors seek to take a step back and to consider what the scriptures teach about leadership 7. Wls channel 7 abc wide world of sports the harlem globetrotters in sierra vista 1978 duration.
Shepherding god s flock is both a textbook for students of pastoral ministry and a handbook for pastors. Oct 14, 20 sunday service pastor dr nthabeleng rammile. Dec 22, 2014 in shepherding gods flock a number of contributors seek to take a step back and to consider what the scriptures teach about leadership 7. But what does it mean to be a shepherd over the flock. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock elmira christian. Pastorteacher dennis rokser preaches message 39 of the 1 peter series, shepherding gods flock in a time of suffering with several closing applications to these suffering saints. In the gospel of john chapter 10 we read about jesus the good shepherd.
This publication, shepherd the flock of god, is confidential. Jan 01, 1975 shepherding gods flock is both a textbook for students of pastoral ministry and a handbook for pastors. It aims to refresh and challenge the students vision of godly. The elders which are among you i exhort, who am also an elder. This publication is divided into chapters, each per taining to a particular aspect of your work. If an elder is deleted for reasons other than moving to another congregation with a favorable recommendation, he should turn over this publication to the congregation service committee to be destroyed, and any electronic copies in his possession should be deleted. 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.
In this book, as we talk about shepherding gods flock, the flock is the church. We provide nourishment that can only be found in christ. Davidson a seminary graduate is often well equipped in a variety of areas including preaching, languages, church growth, and the like. The elders love for impartiality, justice, and mercy will assist them in. Nov 02, 2017 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. Shepherding the flock of god watchtower online library. 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. Living as a church in a foreign land shepherding among gods flock living as a church in a foreign land shepherding among gods flock 1 peter 5. Elders who joyfully govern gods flock is a 12week course that examines the bibles teaching on the presence, responsibilities, qualifications, and importance of elders in the local church. One area that graduates often feel ill equipped is the. The flock should submit to that leadership as to the lord and be humble, not proud. The flocks responsibilities to their shepherd evangelist doug lowery introduction. Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god.
Bible study, life at ecc there is much talk nowadays about pastors as simply great communicators and vision casting leaders who inspire us to get on. Apr 20, 2015 what it means to be a shepherd of gods flock. Therefore i exhort the elders among you as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. In other words, you elders should do all that is required in the task of shepherding as the metaphor implies. Bible study, life at ecc there is much talk nowadays about pastors as simply great communicators and vision casting leaders who inspire us to get on board with what their own churches are doing. Psalm 23 beautifully depicts gods work as our shepherd.
Feb 22, 2011 living as a church in a foreign land shepherding among gods flock living as a church in a foreign land shepherding among gods flock 1 peter 5. Therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. Notice that peter describes the church as the flock of god. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. A biblical, historical, theological, and practical foundation for pastoral leadership. Oct 08, 2015 part of caring for the flock is to feed the flock. The shepherd and you is a christian television program launched in 2004 by the green pastures tabernacle church, nairobi. Shepherding gods flock is both a textbook for students of pastoral ministry and a handbook for pastors. Since the word flock above is in the singular, it sounds like god has only one flock, but apparently the writer does not believe this. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. He pastures his flock among the lilies the seekers of christ who live a life of trusting in god with a single heart. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock elmira christian center. A good shepherd will strive to imitate jehovah and his son as shepherds by loving the sheep in the following areas.
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. This vision is spearheaded by bishop stanley mwalili, the founder and senior pastor of the green pastures tabernacle church. Called shepherd the flock of god, the book is supersecret and for the eyes of the elders only. 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. Biblical eldership resources is dedicated to helping believers understand. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. Criswell sermon library shepherding the flock of god. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. As appointed elders and christian overseers, you have been given the responsi. The vision was born out of a shepherds heart inspired by psalm 23 and the perpetual need for true shepherds in the church. In the first place, to be a shepherd over the flock of sheep means that it is the shepherds responsibility to lead the sheep. Shepherds of gods flock need sabbath rest wisdom hunters.
Biblical leadership in the new testament and beyond. In due course, it will also be made available in selected sign languages. The heart of a servant shepherd seeks gods will first and foremost and then validates the lords will with godly counsel. 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. Young grace theological college auckland, new zealand. A handbook on pastoral ministry, counseling and leadership adams, jay e. Shepherd the flock of god in your care watchtower online. As shepherds of local churches, we are called to feed the people of god. The course is primarily designed for the training of current and prospective elders. Furthermore, peter exhorts the elders to shepherd the flock of god among them so that, when the chief shepherd is manifested, they will receive the unfading crown of glory 1 pet. A true shepherd gives opportunities for their flock to head into pasture and be fed. Shepherding gods flock a manual for church leaders be shepherds of the church of god which he has bought with his own blood. On being a shepherd of gods sheep bethel lutheran church.
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. The lord is pasturing all his seekers as lilies, taking care of them, feeding them, and shepherding them that they may grow. The revised edition ofpay attention to yourselves and to all the flock is presented as a practical and convenient handbook for congregation elders and traveling overseers to use in caring for responsibilities as shepherds of the flock of god. If were not giving christ to the flock, we are not being faithful shepherds. Shepherding gods flock biblical leadership in the new testament and beyond. It is a heavenly honor to shepherd the flock of god.
Gods shepherds are called to exercise gods work of gathering, guarding, nourishing, uniting, and guiding gods flock through the godopposing wilderness of this world on behalf of god. With a spirit like peters, the governing body today exhorts congregation elders to strive to fulfill the heavy responsibility of shepherding gods flock. A handbook for pastors, a guidebook for church elders, and a textbook for studentsall in one volume. Us district court publishes copy of secret jehovahs witnesses. What are the dangers the shepherds should be aware of. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. Professor adams outlines and provides direction for three primary responsibilities of shepherding. He tells the elders that their obligation is to shepherd the flock of.
A handbook on pastoral ministry, counseling and leadership by adams, jay e. Prudy, my sweet wife, we have been on this journey together. The people of israel were gods flock in a unique way. As such, church members should continue in prayer for shepherds who will be willing to feed the sheep well and will. 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.
But our brother flies in the face of what jesus said and tells his readers that. I have been hammering at heavens door asking god why he has left his flock without shepherds to guide them. Pastors shepherds are given the awesome responsibilities to feed, guard, lead and care for the sheep god has put into their care and oversight. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. To shepherd gods flock well requires a healthy, gospelcentered diet. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. 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 the setting for our study. At a time when the people of god need strong and decisive leadership on the ground from their pastors the dictatorship of relativism gaining ever increasing hold on public life and private morals, is precisely the time when the church affected by interior schism and the smoke of. I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing 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.
How to become more effective in the pastoral care that elders exercise over the local church effectiveness. Throughout, one sees the imagery of shepherding as paramount to rightly understanding all the scriptures say on the subject of leadership. Dec 26, 20 called shepherd the flock of god, the book is supersecret and for the eyes of the elders only. One wolf in a sheep pen can ravage the whole flock. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god the governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of their secret elders book shepherd the flock of god. Pastors have been entrusted with leading the people of god. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elder. The duties of the shepherd dovetail beautifully with the duties of the leader of gods people.
Be shepherds of gods flock that is under your care, watching over themnot because you must, but because you are willing, as god wants you to be. In fact, the shepherd is the dominant metaphor in the bible for the pastoral ministry, and for good reason. We need to shepherd the flock of god according to god for. Pdf shepherding gods flock youth for christ zambia. According to 1 peter 2, we need to long for the milk of the word so that we may grow. What jehovah expects of elders is revealed at deuteronomy 1. One false teacher in the congregation can cause untold damage. Shepherd the flock of god has been designed as a handbook for. The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional.
I believe god will continue to do great things in your lives. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock posted on may 30, 2018 posted by. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. Alistair begg explains the role of the shepherd in caring for the church, showing us that the role of a shepherd is a serious, weighty one. Later, in his first epistle peter charges the elders to shepherd the flock of god 1 pet. And in verse four they were promised when the chief shepherd. We are preaching through the bible, now coming to the fifth chapter of 1 peter. Elders who joyfully govern gods flock is a 12week course that examines the bibles teaching on the presence, responsibilities.
That same practicality and thoroughness is found in this unparalleled handbook on pastoral ministry. Shepherding gods flock in a time of suffering sermonaudio. Your pastor, whoever he is, is a shepherd of gods flock. Sep 11, 2017 as the good shepherd, god is never lost. Overview shepherd the flock of god by feeding and caring.
Sep 25, 2017 to shepherd gods flock well requires a healthy, gospelcentered diet. And may your faithful s ervice continue to bring refreshment and strength to the flock of god, your brothers. The shepherds of gods flock must protect them from and guide them through the many dangers believers face. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you.