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In this lesson, Dr. Laniak describes a shepherd who knows each sheep in his flock by touch. How does this level of knowing/intimacy translate to your leadership role? How is the type of biblical restoration discussed in this lesson relevant to your leadership context?
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Being a leader it is very important to know your flock as best as you can, however depending on the size it might be worth commissioning other persons over the flock if you are unable to interact with everyone personally, but being able to have a close relationship with each person provides a deeper level of trust as a leader. Oftentimes we know sheep will go astray but our heart must be that of compassion in order to restore one to the flock, at all times we must remember that our Good Shepherd did that for us when we went astray.
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The Lord wants us to know those that serve among us so that we will understand their needs and how we can best serve them in return.
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A good leader should be intimately familiar with the people he or she is shepherding. Getting to know them this closely allows your subordinates to trust you and thus follow your leadership easily. You become theirs and they become yours. All equally important to you. They are all worth going after and retrieving. Returning them to the fold is important. Nobody is to be lost or left behind. When we stray and disobey, God is faithful to take us back into the fold and to even go looking for us when we wander off the path. As leaders, we are to uplift those in our care, not tear them down, even when they stray. That is truly love in action.
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We all do need uplifting. You said this nicely.
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As a leader, I am not to view the congregation as one collective group that make of the church. Each person is important. Each person is different. Each person has different needs and progresses in their journey at different paces. As I leader, I must understand the needs in each person’s life. Become intimate with all and minister to them in a way that allows them to feel the love of God for them.
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It reminds me that being a leader means making sure you know your followers. Trying to teach without students is pointless, but teaching in a way they do not understand is no better. Knowing your flock helps make sure they are receiving the message you are sending