Leading the flock by example and empowering them for their ministry.

"Don't be a tyrant, but lead by your good example, and when the Head Shepherd comes; your reward will be a never-ending share in His glory." 1 Pet. 5:3-4 (LB)

"Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." Heb. 13:7 (NIV)

"Keep a critical eye both upon your own life and on the teaching you give...and you will not only save your own soul, but the souls of your hearers as well." 1 Tim. 4:16 (Ph)

Feeding and loving the flock under my care.

"Feed the flock of God; care for it willingly, not grudgingly; not for what you will get out of it but because you are eager to serve the Lord" 1 Pet. 5:2 (LB)

"If I were burned alive for preaching the Gospel but didn't love others, it would be of no value whatever" 1 Cor. 3:9 (LB)

Designing a life development process to help the flock become all God meant them to be.

"Why is it that He gives us these special abilities to do certain things best? It is that God's people will be equipped to do better work for Him, building up the Church, the body of Christ, to a position of strength and maturity." Eph. 4:12 (LB)

Preparing the church for eventual succession.

"We are only God's coworkers. You are God's garden, not ours; you are God's building, not ours." 1 Cor. 3:9 (LB)

IV. COMMUNITY MINISTRY

Encourage churches to be purpose-driven by developing resources for churches and planting model churches.

"David served God's purpose in his own generation..." Acts 13:6 (LB)

Encourage pastors.

"Encourage each other to build each other up." 1 Th. 5:11 (LB)