SHEPHERDING THE FLOCKS
CARE THEM
And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ - Matthew 25:40*
*To care God's people, the church and the community by simply loving one another as Christ loves you, being present, being there, being a friend to someone and a blessing.
SHEPHERDING THE FLOCKS
KNOW THEM
To know God's people, know your congregation and community.
Simply pay attention, establish a good relationship with God's people by loving them.
GOD IS THE ULTIMATE SHEPHERD
SHEPHERDING THE FLOCKS
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; - 1 Peter 5:2, NKJV
Priestly Aspects of Shepherding
And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.- Jeremiah 3:15
HOW DO WE SHEPHERD GOD'S PEOPLE?
The ultimate goal, central focus is to bring everyone to Christ, bring them closer to Jesus, having each one of them have an intimate personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Simply raise up a disciples of Christ. Raise Up Elders who will shepherd the flocks and shepherd well. Be a good faithful shepherd, through the Jesus Christ Church Ministry, the Elders and Pastor can be the witness to the world that would bring glory to God, honor and praise. Most of all for the world will the Sovereignty of God. --- God's Grace & Sovereignty
THE WORK & THE WAY
--- Knowing & Caring For The Flocks,
God's People
Protecting the sheep,
providing for the sheep,
being present with his sheep,
gathering the sheep together, being together in act of worship, breaking the bread, the Lord's Supper and united in Christ as one body; One with Christ, one with each other and ministry to all the world.
and guiding the sheep.
**SHEPHERDING GOD'S PEOPLE BY THE GUIDANCE AND UNDER GOD"S AUTHORITY. AS THE ELDERS, GOD CALLED THE ELDERS TO SHEPHERD HIS FLOCKS AND FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION.
Elders are called and appointed by God, confirmed by the church leadership, and appointed to the task of leadership. Elders must be committed and devoted to the ministry of Christ that entrusted to them by simple being responsible, being a good examples to the flock, giving the church direction, teaching the people, and in general, leading the congregation. Elders are to listen and pray; to love and care for the flocks. The Elders central focus in their life and faith is Jesus Christ. Their eyes is fix on Jesus, never neglect or abuse their flocks, and most importantly be at present even when we are in the worst and the good times. The Elders or Pastor is simply ministering to God's people with genuine love, good intention, and good relationships. Love them as God loves you. Serve them as Christ came as a servant. Elders are to present Christ,witness for Christ and bring glory to God.
WHAT IS THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO SHEPHERD GOD'S PEOPLE?**
WHAT IS THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO SHEPHERD GOD'S PEOPLE?**
BY: (1) PROVIDING MEMBERSHIP through;
- Profession of Faith
- Voluntarily wants to be a member of the church, understand and know the duties, the responsibilities and the covenant or vows made between the new member, the local church and the pastor. The bind agreement to lead, to care, to love and bring closer to Christ into full grown matured Christian and disciples of Christ.
BY: (2) FLOCKS SYSTEM through
Ordination - Ordained Elder.
To be assigned or appointed to a local church, to shepherd a flocks
Praying with and for the people. Prayer is more powerful and the most important act of ministering to a flocks or God's people. Second is preaching or sharing the good news of the gospel. Third is teaching the flock to know the Word of God, to know Christ Jesus even more in a deeper personal level by having an intimate relationship with Him. This is the same way between the Elders and God's people by seeking to know them and care for them.
Elders are called to do life and serve God's people. How do we shepherd and cared for the flocks? What are the key practices of shepherding and caring for the flocks?
SHEPHERDING& CARING BY:
Providing Small Groups,Community Group is where we can establish good relationship, get to know each other and connect with them.
Home Visitation, spending time with them, being present, providing a good care thru prayer, listening, comfort and counseling. Seek them, get to know them and care for them.
Hospital Visitation, being at present, offer prayer, comfort, listening ears and make time to meet with them.
THE AGAPE LOVE BETWEEN GOD & HIS PEOPLE.
--- RELATIONSHIP ---