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The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: - Vital Christianity

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<strong>The</strong> gift <strong>of</strong> shepherding is not limited to <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> pastor. Many people have a special gift<br />

<strong>of</strong> caring and nurturing o<strong>the</strong>rs without being called into “<strong>the</strong> ministry.” While teaching,<br />

evangelism and o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong>fices or gifts sometimes involve a short-term relationship between those<br />

being ministered to and <strong>the</strong> one ministering, pastoring implies a long-term personal relationship<br />

between pastor and congregation. <strong>The</strong>refore, a pastor is always very person-oriented. Many o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

ministries are task oriented. Pastors must have a great love for people and must enjoy being with<br />

people.<br />

Examples<br />

Rom. 15:14 All believers are to be involved instructing and warning fellow believers<br />

II <strong>The</strong>ss. 3:15 This is a large part <strong>of</strong> what it means to shepherd.<br />

II Cor. 11:28 Paul was daily concerned about <strong>the</strong> care <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong> churches.<br />

II Tim. 2:2 Discipling is crucial to <strong>the</strong> growth (multiplication) <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> church<br />

Shepherding or pastoring is a large part <strong>of</strong> discipling.<br />

Titus 2:3-5 Older women are to shepherd younger women.

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