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b'1Peter: Living HopeWhat\\u2019s a Shepherd: 1Peter 5:1-4November 15, 2015Please turn to 1Peter 5:1-4 Michael\\u2019s Personal Goal: To remain teachable, delegate well, laugh at myself and rest V 1: \\u201cfellow elder\\u201d: Peter was humbleApp: Pride has no place in church leadershipV 2: \\u201cShepherd the flock.\\u201d Poimaino (Gr. Verb): to tend a flockPoimen (Gr. Noun): a pastor App: a pastor is present with the sheepFunctions of an Elder (V 2b)1.Willingness; Not Under Compulsion App: Make a choice. Do what you do because you want to\\u201cWhatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.\\u201d Colossians 3:23-24 NIV2.Eagerly; Not for Financial Gain (ref. 1Timothy 5:17-18 NIV; 1Corinthians 9:9) App: Do what you do as doing for the Lord Himself3.Role model; Not a Tyrant (ref. Matthew 9:37b-38)What is God\\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?'