What does it mean to shepherd the flock and how does that happen from day to day?
Shepherding the flock is about meeting the needs of the sheep, as defined by the Word of God. It involves oversight and feeding. Shepherds need to watch over their sheep in order to know their specific needs, and to know what they need to hear from the Word. This defines the pastor’s daily activity. To oversimplify, I spend my time getting to know the flock, and knowing the Word well enough to feed the flock what they need.
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