In this discussion, we’ll look at how everything that pastors or ministry leaders do falls under the umbrella of leadership. Hansen says, “Whatever they are doing, shepherds lead.”
Go to ShepherdLeader.com and read the first section entitled “About ShepherdLeader.com.”
God calls “shepherds” not only to lead in the church but also in vocations: in the medical, business, and educational arenas as well. According to Laniak (2015), “This resilient biblical image of the shepherd reveals a comprehensive view of biblical leadership that challenges us to self-sacrificial compassion, vigilant protection, and visionary guidance.”
Tasks:
In 400–500 words, post your responses to the following:
Describe the role of the minister (ministry leader) as a shepherd leader. Describe how everything in the many pieces of your work fits into your whole calling as a shepherd leader (Hansen 2013, 221).
Consider shepherd leader as a leadership model. Is the model congruent with management responsibilities often incorporated into leadership roles? Or are the two mutually exclusive?
Pastors: Is the shepherd leader pastoral model congruent with management responsibilities? Or are the two mutually exclusive? Explain.
Ministry Leaders: How is being a shepherd leader congruent with your leadership role? What are the benefits of being a shepherd leader to your organization and the people with whom you serve? Explain.
Post your initial response to the Discussion Area by Thursday, October 9. Support your work with course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite sources in your work and provide references for the citations in Turabian format.