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Lesson OneWhat Does It Take to Be a Shepherd?8 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoCompassionate Provision – Part I7 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeCompassionate Provision – Part II7 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourCourageous Protection – Part I7 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveCourageous Protection – Part II7 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixCompetent Guidance – Part I7 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenCompetent Guidance – Part II7 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson EightA Final Look at Shepherding8 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities
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Share Your Thoughts
Share your response to the following questions.
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“If you have the heart, you can begin tomorrow.” What does it look like to have a shepherd’s heart in the sense of a literal Bedouin shepherd? What does it look like to have a shepherd’s heart in your leadership context?
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Being a Bedouin shepherd would take 100% effort 100% of the time putting yourself last, committed to your flock while sacrificing every personal desire. In the same way a shepherd in our culture would have this similar character. A shepherd or Pastor always puts the sheep or your flock first, and if one walks away and gets lost you would go after them.
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In a Bedouin case, it would be the heart to save and protect your entire flock no matter what situation they put themselves into. With those of us that work with humans it is remarkably the same!
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You have to be humble and be able to lead your flocks through the right pathways so they can find the ways to follow Jesus.
To have a shepherd’s hearth is not easy. I have to be committed to it and ask God to help me understand the flocks and guide them to know Jesus.
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A Bedouin shepherd shows deep care for their flock, guiding them to food and water and protecting them from dangers. They know the needs of each animal and are patient and committed, even in tough conditions.
In leadership, having a shepherd’s heart means being empathetic and supportive. Such leaders listen to their team, understand their needs, and prioritize their well-being. They help their team grow by offering guidance and creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
Leaders with a shepherd’s heart also provide clear direction and inspiration. They build a strong sense of community and teamwork, ensuring everyone feels valued and connected. They are dedicated to the long-term success and well-being of their team, leading with humility and patience.
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I believe both the heart of a Bedouin shepherd and my heart in my leadership context are very much the same with the exception that I am dealing with human beings. Like Jesus, we are to show loving care, kindness, guidance, security and protection. We should have a purpose and commitment to direct others (especially those who have lost their way) to a more Christlike existence. We must display a sacrificial compassion to encourage those of us who have been denied their dignity by a society which has equally lost its way. We nurture and accept others with a nonjudgmental understanding and awareness that, we also, have the opportunity to be shepherded by Christ himself.
