Metro LA Shepherding Ministry

Mission: Everyone to Remain Faithful Forever Everyone to Remain Faithful Forever “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; 12 if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; 13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful,for he cannot disown himself” 2 Timothy 2:11-13; Need For Endurance “ Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2

Need for Healthy Spiritual Diet “ 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” JOHN 21:15; Call to continue to develop family & faithful friends 19 We love because he first loved us. 20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. 1 JOHN 4:19-21;

Areas of Focus: Feeding & caring for the family in Metro LA 1.Helping the weak/ struggling 2.Sick/ Shut in & Bereaved 3.New Christians

1. Helping the weak/ struggling “ 12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18; 19 My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. James 5:19-20;

2. Sick/ Shut in & Bereaved Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4; But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:13;

3. New Christians 1.Disciples Handbook 2.First Principles 3.New Christian orientation, Regional Level 4.Mentoring plan by Ministry Center

Metro LA Shepherding Team: Doug & Joanne Webber Bob & Renita Henley

Ministry Center Shepherds: DOWNTOWN Sam & Jenny Kim

Ministry Center Shepherds: SOUTH CITIES Bruce & Traci Evans John & Debbie Legardy John & Angela Schemm

Ministry Center Shepherds: METRO EAST Brent & Debbie Hammond Dave & Kellie Morris METRO EAST Spanish Ministry Blas & Luz Aparicio