204 Coffee Talks: Ephesians 4 Gifts Series - The Shepherd
- Author
- David Mills and Amy Alexander
- Published
- Thu 31 Oct 2024
- Episode Link
- https://rss.com/podcasts/brand-disciples/1718834
Once a week, we grab a cup of coffee and discuss the world of missional entrepreneurship.
In this series we're talking through the "gifts of ascension." These 5 gfits help us understand leadership, teams, and ministry through the lens of Jesus.
In this episode we talk about the Shepherding gift. At its core, to have a shepherding gift is to nurture and walk beside people inside the family of God. To be longsuffering, to bring meals, reach out to check on people, and to express the unconditional love of God.
Grab some coffee, and chat with us.
Show Notes//
- How you're built to lead like Jesus: 5Q Assessment
- Upcoming Events + Groups at Brand Disciples
- 5Q: Reactivating the Original Intelligence and Capacity of the Body of Christ by Alan Hirsch
Takeaways
- Shepherding is about walking alongside and carrying people.
- The shepherding gift is often misunderstood as merely a pastoral role.
- Everyone should operate in their unique gifting, like Jesus.
- Shepherds nurture those already in the community.
- Shepherding can extend to those outside the church.
- Boundaries are essential for effective shepherding.
- Shepherds must help others grow and take responsibility.
- Customers should be viewed as individuals needing care.
- Pseudo shepherding is a counterfeit to true shepherding.
- Love and truth must coexist in shepherding relationships.
