1. Remember: We are Called to Shepherd the Flock Pastor Darien Bennett

2. “…shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but providing examples to the flock.” 1 Pet. 5:2-3.

3. The Four Functions of the Shepherd-Coach: 1. Lead them – By being an overseer-one who guides and models God’s Word, God’s Will, and God’s Glory. (Acts 20:28; Col. 3:12-17)

4. The Four Functions of the Shepherd-Coach: 1. Lead them – By being an overseer-one who guides and models God’s Word, God’s Will, and God’s Glory. (Acts 20:28; Col. 3:12-17) 2. Feed them – By being a tender-hearted care-giver; tending to them physically and spiritually, feeding them the bread of life. (Jn. 6:35, 21:15-17; Titus 2:1-2, 6-8)

5. The Four Functions of the Shepherd-Coach: 2. Feed them – By being a tender-hearted care-giver; tending to them physically and spiritually, feeding them the bread of life. (Jn. 6:35, 21:15-17; Titus 2:1-2, 6-8) 3. Protect them – By standing guard; keeping watch, safe-guarding against evil and the pitfalls of bad choices. (1 Tim. 4:15-16, 6:20, 2 Tim. 2:10)

6. The Four Functions of the Shepherd-Coach: 3. Protect them – By standing guard; keeping watch, safe- guarding against evil and the pitfalls of bad choices. (1 Tim. 4:15-16, 6:20, 2 Tim. 2:10) 4. Sacrifice for them – By giving your best effort; being a good shepherd---mourning with them, celebrate with them, be with them, and endure with them. (Jn. 10:11, 14-15, 27-30; Rom. 12:14-18)

7. Make going “Heart 2 Heart” a priority in your daily efforts: “You can impress people from afar, but you impact them from up close.” Howard Hendricks, “As Iron Sharpens Iron”

8. Use the H.E.A.R.T. method to get you started.

9. Find out about their experiences, show interest and take note.

10. Use the H.E.A.R.T. method to get you started. Find out about their experiences, show interest and take note. Share - be open and transparent; the best illustrations come from real life, so share your life.

11. Use the H.E.A.R.T. method to get you started. Coach with grace seasoned with truth; tie it all together with humility. Recognize the heart-Reward virtues, valor, and victories. Give credit where credit is due.

12. Use the H.E.A.R.T. method to get you started. Recognize the heart-Reward virtues, valor, and victories. Give credit where credit is due. Thankfulness of the heart-Respond to life with gracious spirit rather than a critical spirit

13. The first thing that people need from us is a love that cares: “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care!” John Maxwell

14. Care enough to LISTEN to them

15. Care enough to FORGIVE them

16. Care enough to LISTEN to them Care enough to FORGIVE them Care enough to HURT with them

17. Care enough to LISTEN to them Care enough to FORGIVE them Care enough to HURT with them Care enough to CELEBRATE with them

18. Care enough to LISTEN to them Care enough to FORGIVE them Care enough to HURT with them Care enough to CELEBRATE with them Care enough to PRAY with them often

19. Final Thought: Most people will not remember being taught, but they will remember being loved. Dare to love with all your heart in the name of Jesus and remember; God’s kids Win! Always and forever!