1) Important: To be clear…I am not, nor have I never been a navy seal, a ranger, delta force, a member of army nor was I one of Oceans 11, 12 or 13.

2) More important: This situation is really sad on a number of levels.

3) Most Important: What does this say about what we’ve done to the position or the idea of the pastor? Why would this man feel the need to do this if he were a shepherd of sheep?

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From Chapter Two of The Shepherd As Minister

The Shepherd is…

1) A Watchmen

2) A Guard

3) A Guide

4) A Physician

5) A Savior

6) A Feeder of His/Her Sheep

7) A Lover of His/Her Sheep

If you are a teacher, leader, minister, director, pastor, brother, sister, parent, husband, wife, child (think that covers it), what do the seven ideas mean to you as you interact with those entrusted to your care?