Intro to Gospel Shepherding Lesson 1: What is Gospel Shepherding and Why is it Important? Lesson 1: What is Gospel Shepherding and Why is it Important?

 

OVERVIEW:

This lesson introduces a common “therapy mindset” that exists in many churches, which leaves many peoples’ needs uncared-for. Abe Meysenburg describes three marks of a needed paradigm shift to equip everyday people to provide and receive gospel shepherding.

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REFLECT:

  • Where do you see evidence of the “therapy mindset” in your own life and in the life of your community?
  • Which of the three marks described would be hardest for you, and your church, to make?
  • What do you need to believe about God and yourself in order to shepherd others well?