The Job of a Shepherd

Jesus is the head of the church and through the Holy Spirit calls a man to be the shepherd of the local church.  The local church is a spiritual body that is led by spiritual rules.

Discipline is an area of responsibility by the shepherd.  Protecting and defending the sheep is another.  Dealing with disagreements between members is yet another.  

A tactic of the Devil is to attack the shepherd so that the sheep scatter.  Sometimes the wolf comes from outside the pen and other times it’s a sheep disguised as a wolf and comes from within.

False accusations are often made against the shepherd or one of the elders.

Pastor Mark brings this message during difficult times.  

John 10:11-13;  Matthew 18:15-18; 1 Timothy 5:19,20;  Deuteronomy 19:15; Romans 16:17