What do the sheep need?

The Bible is filled with imagery of shepherds and sheep. We see the concept of a pastor being the shepherd over his flock (the church). He must constantly be asking himself what the sheep need, and this becomes the basis for his vision and decisions. 

As a small group leader, much of your responsibility is pastoral. Being a CG leader is not about coasting…you must be attentive to the needs of group members. I’ve been realizing lately how important it is to be a pastorally-minded leader. Here’ are some thoughts. Pastorally-minded leaders:

•Work to improve group chemistry

•Meet needs for accountability

•Pray and follow up w/ the group’s life situations

•Spend time with the disconnected

•Refuse to be numb to mediocrity

•Work towards their group living life together

•Fuel themselves through their quiet time

•Remember that they’re accountable to God, not to man

 

The students in your group are more than just names on a roster. You’ve been given the responsibility to lead them in their spiritual growth. What do the sheep need?

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