Three Responsibilities of a Shepherd

We were talking last night at a dinner with friends about the shepherding role of elders.  One person noted that one does not need to be an elder to shepherd, but that elders should be shepherds.  I agree – we need more men and their wives to step up and serve as shepherds to lead small groups and help them grow spiritually. Shepherds need to have a flock to care for.  This could be a small group, larger group or, in the case of the elder, the whole congregation.  There are three main things a shepherd must do for his