What the Bible says about Pastor's Responsibility as Protecting Flock
(From Forerunner Commentary)

1 Peter 5:2-3 The Greek word translated as "shepherd" embraces all the things a shepherd would do for a flock of sheep such as protecting, penning, guiding, and feeding. All these categories fall within the notion of promoting growth. These two verses succinctly define a pastor's job as promoting growth in the flock by feeding, protecting, guiding, and leading the minds of those within it. This function is accomplished in a wide variety of ways, including preaching, counseling, publishing material, being a godly example, and correcting appropriately and in measure. John W. Ritenbaugh Eating: How Good It Is! (Part Three) Related Topics: Correction | Feeding the Flock | Pastor | Pastor's Responsibility | Pastor's Responsibility as Counseling | Preaching | Preaching by Example | Preaching the Gospel | Preaching the Word | Protecting the Flock | Shepherd