In this episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Freeman discuss Grace Church’s Shepherding Values—Love Patiently, Know Thoroughly, Speak Wisely, Direct Biblically, and Pray Diligently.
The Shepherding Values were created as a guide for effectively equipping community group leaders, as well as other leaders who carry shepherding responsibilities. Scott and Chris give an overview of each of the shepherding values and the possible implementation of each. As leaders, we are often using many of these values at the same time or in correspondence with one another. Scott talks through why we have recently added the fifth Shepherding Value—Pray Diligently. We believe that in order to be effective leaders, we must be prayerfully dependent on God while we Love Patiently, Know Thoroughly, Speak Wisely, and Direct Biblically.
It is important to be self aware as a leader in knowing which values are your strongest and which are your weakest. Some of these values may come more easily than others, and it’s not possible to encompass all of them perfectly. However, there is room to grow and challenge yourself in the areas that you are weak. You can use the resources listed in the episode notes to work through the applying document. As you continue to implement these values into your leadership, you will see that they become more natural.
RESOURCES
Applying Shepherding Values Document - Download
Shepherding Values Overview Document - Download
Completing a Shepherding Values Video Overview (vimeo.com/605099128/d5e73a7d83) 
Email grouplife@gracechurchsc.org with questions


Many thanks to Sarah Worsham, Sarah Bailey, and Scott Beardsley for helping to produce this episode.