In this episode we discuss...

• what to do when members of our congregation begin to 'bite' us!
  • Where do we start?
    • With Scripture!
    • Acts 20:28
    • Acts 14:19-23
    • Titus 1:5
    • 1 Peter 5:1-14
    • Hebrews 13:17
    • Titus 1:9
    • Colossians 3:16
  • What practical principles can we put in place?
    • Have a heart devoted to and SATISFIED in Christ.
    • Have a heart devoted to the spiritual health and maturity of the body of Christ.
    • Have a heart of humility and patience.
    • Lead well, even when it’s hard.
    • Don’t lead alone.
  • Practical questions to ask.
    • What can I own here?
    • What can I learn here?
    • What needs correction?  
    • Is there an underlying issue that needs addressed?
    • Often sheep who bite are dealing with some kind of pain or difficulty. How can you love and help?
    • Sometimes biting sheep are malnourished. How can you help? How can you avoid this?  

The listener question we answer this week:

• Denny from PA asks, “Is it okay for a pastor to retire? Or should he work until he dies?”

Links for our Top Two's:

• Sam Crabtree's Practicing Affirmation
• IBCD Care and Discipleship Podcast 
• Kyser Short-Cut Partial Capo
• Old School Sermon Prep w/ Pen and Legal Pad

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