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BLOG, Doctrine, Shepherding, Spiritual Gifts, The Body, The Church, TraditionMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025

The 20/80, Non-Biblical Principle

The 20/80 principle that many people subscribe to in organizations and some churches inferring 20% of the people do 80% of the work is not Biblically-based or God-endorsed. Some evenContinue readingThe 20/80, Non-Biblical Principle

BLOG, Discipleship, Doctrine, Evangelism, Prayers, Shepherding, Spiritual Gifts, The Body, The ChurchMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Searching for a Shepherd

Outside of the general character traits found in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and other applicable passages in the Bible, there are some other criteria which would be prudent toContinue readingSearching for a Shepherd

BLOG, Doctrine, Shepherding, The Body, The ChurchDecember 27, 2024January 8, 2025

Shepherd Defined

“Woe to my worthless shepherd,who deserts the flock!May the sword strike his armand his right eye!Let his arm be wholly withered,his right eye utterly blinded!”~ Zechariah 11:17, ESV ”Woe toContinue readingShepherd Defined

BLOG, Doctrine, God's Grade, Organic, Shepherding, The Body, The Church, TraditionAugust 27, 2024December 6, 2024

Why did that church close its doors?

What does God do with a man-made church? Only God knows how many churches have split, closed, or even opened for selfish reasons. It is sad to watch churches ofContinue readingWhy did that church close its doors?

Shepherding, The ChurchFebruary 27, 2024December 6, 2024

The True Shepherd

This is a compilation of verses that I believe support God as a Shepherd to His people. Genesis 48:15“Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom myContinue readingThe True Shepherd

Shepherding, The ChurchFebruary 26, 2024December 6, 2024

Poor Shepherding

“We have a jewel – a precious jewel, indeed. It is the doctrine of true conversion, regeneration, and atonement through Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Greater love God couldContinue readingPoor Shepherding

Shepherding, The ChurchFebruary 21, 2024December 6, 2024

Responsibilities of a Shepherd

Model Dependence on God Micah 5:4“He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. AndContinue readingResponsibilities of a Shepherd

Shepherding, The ChurchFebruary 20, 2024December 6, 2024

Qualifications of a Shepherd

This is a shepherd of a church, not physical sheep, but metaphorical sheep as mentioned in the Bible. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Therefore an overseer must have:> desire to do theContinue readingQualifications of a Shepherd

Shepherding, The ChurchFebruary 20, 2024February 7, 2025

A Shepherd of the Church

Not sheep ranchers: “…a word to our elders and ministers. How often would your labors be easier, more blessed and joyful, if they were directed more to lead the flockContinue readingA Shepherd of the Church

Discipleship, Evangelism, God's Grade, Recycling, ShepherdingFebruary 16, 2024December 6, 2024

Too Busy to Separate Piles

PART 2: Three Elements of the Church In our attempts to deal with the pollution issue and shrink the mountain of waste, our society divides the garbage into several smallerContinue readingToo Busy to Separate Piles