The more I talk to Shepherds the more I understand it is about building relationships. Not every person is the same, not every person can attend every week, etc… However, the fact that our shepherds know where these people are by staying in contact with and the person knows that they belong even when they are not there, drives at the heart of what we are trying to accomplish.
Life transformation happens in many different ways, but it happpens most when people follow the lead of the shepherd and begin to invest in one another’s life. It’s about building genuine relationships. It has been said that people are not spiritually open until they have been realtionally accepted. Meeting people where they are and encouraging them to follow God’s direction for their life is the beginning of life transformation. God bless you for your efforts in building relationships with your group.