Developing Godly Leadership

Shepherds:

•Watch over the flock (Acts 20:28).

•Feed the sheep (John 21:15-17).

–The Word of God cleanses the sheep (Eph. 5:25-26).

–Solid biblical teaching is greatly needed in the African-American church.

•Since 2000, Blacks are 10% less likely to read the Bible and 6% fewer share their faith with unbelievers1.

•They are 4% less likely to attend Sunday School since 19961 1George Barna, “America’s Faith Is Changing—But Beneath the Surface” 3/18/03