Derek Thomas: The Chief Shepherd
Summary
This sermon focuses on Jesus as the Great Shepherd, referencing 1 Peter 5:1-4 to detail the responsibilities of under-shepherds (elders). It emphasizes that leaders should shepherd willingly and by example, not for personal gain, inspired by Jesus' own commission to Peter. The takeaway is that all believers should support and pray for their leaders to be godly examples in the face of suffering.