Why Pastors Must Be Shepherds. H. B. London, Jr. Shepherds endear themselves to the flock. It’s a wonderful style of ministry. Leadership Journal July 12, 2007. Share Share ...

When the apostle Peter exhorts the shepherds in 1 Peter 5, he tells them, “Shepherd the flock of God that is among you.” Pastors are placed people, serving real people in a real place.

Jesus talked about shepherds because there was one over there in a pasture he could point to. “But to bring in that imagery today and say, ‘Pastor, you’re the shepherd of the flock,’ NO. I ...

He Promises His presence: “I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me” (vs. 4). The presence of the Good Shepherd is always there to lead us, feed us, protect us and to watch over us at all times.