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Part 5: Leading Well

CONVERSATIONS IN THE STORM

PART 5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1. HAVE THE HEART OF A SHEPHERD.

“To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.”

1 Peter 5:1-2 (NIV)

“I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.”

John 10:11-13 (NIV)

  • Be all about the sheep, not the shepherd.

  • Be willing to be misunderstood.

“Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.”

Colossians 3:21 (NIV)

  • Don’t let one sheep destroy the flock.

“Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.”

Titus 3:10 (NIV)

2. SERVE OTHERS WITH ENTHUSIASM.

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.”

1 Peter 5:2 (NIV)

“Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave.”

Matthew 20:25- 27 (NIV)

3. LEAD YOURSELF WELL.

“Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.”

1 Peter 5:3 (NLT)

  • Live with a long-range perspective.

“And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.”

1 Peter 5:4 (NIV)

  • Select your shepherd.

  • Find your flock.

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:

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This week’s Reading Plan and blog/podcast:

  • YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan: “Images of Leadership” (4 days)

  • Blog and podcast: “We’re All Leaders”

 
Conversations In The StorDr. John Gerlach