Shepherding

In "Elders: Primary Tasks / Functions, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical role of elders as shepherds of God's flock, primarily drawing from Acts 20:28 and 1 Peter 5:1-2. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the primary tasks of elders, drawing from 1 Timothy 3:14-15, Colossians 2:1-7, and 1 Peter 5:2, among other passages. He argues that elders are called to shepherd…

Pastor Martin defines pastoral counseling as a personalized exercise of shepherding the flock, rooted in the biblical duties of elders to admonish and teach every individual for their spiritual…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the essence of biblical oversight, government, and shepherding, primarily drawing from Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 1…

Pastor Martin expounds the biblical basis for pastoral visitation, drawing primarily from Acts 20:28, Hebrews 13:17, and the shepherd-sheep analogy in John 10:14 and Proverbs 27:23. He argues that…

In 'Christian Ministry: What Are The Tasks? Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Acts 20:28, focusing on the second major task of pastoral ministry: constant care for the people of God. He first…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:1-4, defining the essential duties of elders as shepherding the flock of God. He outlines four core responsibilities: securing spiritual nourishment through…

In "Elder as a Shepherd, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the nature and function of the elder's office, focusing on the shepherd imagery. He establishes the centrality of…

Pastor Martin expounds on the axiom that effective preaching must proclaim, explain, and apply the scriptural truths most needed by regular hearers. He grounds this in the prophetic office of Christ…