News Briefs for May 25
News briefs from the 2022 Stone-Campbell Journal Conference, ICOM, the Russell School of Ministry, and more.
News briefs from the 2022 Stone-Campbell Journal Conference, ICOM, the Russell School of Ministry, and more.
January 2, 2008
Lynn Anderson discusses the calling of elders as shepherds who build trust and care for a flock. He addresses policy, authority, qualifications, women and age, and practical ways elders and staff can lead together.
May 29, 2005
Practical steps to help elders move from boardroom management to pastoral shepherding—learning shepherding skills, delegating wisely to deacons and staff, forming real flocks, and reshaping meetings for prayer, encouragement, and ministry.
Lynn Anderson contrasts “shepherd and flock” leadership with institutional management, showing how authentic relationships and integrity shape spiritual influence. A mentoring story and biblical examples invite leaders to move from the boardroom into the pasture.