In this episode, I explore the Shepherd as "Healer" by looking at Psalm 23 and the story of Barnabas from the early church, and identifying the three main practices of Healers as they pursue restoration in the neighborhood.

Series Summary: In Ephesians 4, the Apostle Paul mentions 5 gifts for the church - Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, and Teacher (APEST). Over the past decade of missional church and church planting conversations, Alan Hirsch, Mike Breen, J.R. Woodward and others have done some good work towards expanding our understanding of these "Ministries," "Equippers," or "Intelligences." But what do we learn about these gifts when we replace APEST, when we explore what these 5 gifts look like in the neighborhood? 

*Originally posted at theV3movement.org

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Related Episodes:

Episode 36: The Neighborhood Restorers (RePlacing APEST, 1 of 6)

Episode 37: Apostle as Cultivator | The Neighborhood Restorers (RePlacing APEST, 2 of 6)

Episode 38: Prophet as Activist | The Neighborhood Restorers (Replacing APEST, 3 of 6)

Episode 39: Evangelist as Host | The Neighborhood Restorers (RePlacing APEST, 4 of 6)

 

Additional Resources:

Creating a Missional Culture by J.R. Woodward

The Forgotten Ways by Alan Hirsch

Building a Discipling Culture by Mike Breen

 

 

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Episode Song Credits: "Another Wrong to Right," "Alphanumeric" by Mercir. Used with Permission.