They Smell Like Sheep, V.2: Section 3

Section 3: A Heart for People

In chapter nine, It's All About People, Lynn Anderson illuminates how easy it is to subtly substitute people time for task time.  What are some areas that you have noticed your heart for people shift from a "Compassionate Cory" to a "Concerned Clyde"?

Chapter ten, A Heart for Lost and Hurting People, tells several stories of people reaching out to those around them.  Which story stood out to you? 

They Smell Like Sheep (Volume 2) Sections 1 & 2

Ok. That was a lot of reading for the first meeting. 92 pages.  But I am guessing that it was well worth the reading.  (Don't worry, the next section is only two chapters long.)

As you read the two sections, what convicted you?

Where did you find yourself landing on the chart of "Sanctified Co-Dependency (Self-Protective Manipulation)" vs. "Compassionate Service (Christ-Centered Ministry)" on page 29?

Have you considered or practiced any of the 'Cardiovascular Workouts for Shepherd Hearts' at the end of each chapter?  If so, what have you experienced?

Any notable quotables from your reading?

Book 2: They Smell Like Sheep, Volume 2

Book 2: They Smell Like Sheep, Volume 2: Leading with the Heart of a Shepherd

Book 1, Why We Love the Church, dealt with the topic of the beauty of the church (in all of her mess and glory) and dealing with the objections raised by those who like to parrot the unbiblical phrase, "I like Jesus but not the church."

Book 2, They Smell Like Sheep, Volume 2 by Lynn Anderson dives into what it looks like to serve in the church with a shepherd's heart.  A shepherd's heart is a phase used throughout the Old and New Testament as a positive feature for the people of God.  Discover what it looks like to lead and love people like our Chief Shepherd, Jesus (1 Peter 5:4).

Our first discussion session, covering book sections 1 & 2, will be  on Saturday, July 21, 2012.