The Shepherding Role of a Leader,” an eight-week study for leadership teams, is now available online as a free download.

This series of leadership lessons by pastor and author Stephen Blandino also appears in the January/February 2018 issue of Influence magazine. It is part of a regular feature called Make It Count, which became available online in PDF format beginning with the April/May 2017 edition.

Church leaders can print multiple complimentary copies of this resource and use it to promote development, spark discussion and inspire vision among team members.

God calls pastors to shepherd the people they lead.

God calls pastors to shepherd the people they lead. In fact, even if you’re not a pastor, there’s a shepherding element to your leadership.

The apostle Peter said, “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them — not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away” (1 Peter 5:2–4).

But what does it mean to shepherd — or care for — the flock God entrusted to you? And how do you maintain a shepherding posture as the church or organization grows?

These lessons will walk you through eight questions to help you practically live out the shepherding role of a leader.

As churches begin a new year, many pastors are looking for training tools for staff members and volunteers. Influence is pleased to make these materials available as part of our ongoing effort to partner with ministry leaders to promote individual and Kingdom growth.

Download these free Make It Count series as well:

• Eight Steps to Improving Time Management
• Eight Steps to Improving Teamwork
• Eight Keys to Maximize Your Growth as a Leader
• Eight Keys to Defeating the Inhibitors to Progress