Bible Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 | Preacher: Nathan Herrlin | Series: 1 Peter: Hopeful Suffering | “elder”  =  One who is spiritually older/mature

“shepherd/pastor”  =  to feed

“bishop/overseer”  =  leading, directing, guiding

A Shepherd’s Job Description:

Provision – Feeding- gift of teaching
Protection – From lies – gift of discernment
Correction – From sin – gift of exhortation
Care – Meeting needs – gift of compassion/mercy
Direction – Leading – gift of administration

Our perfect Shepherd:  Psalm 23