27 Bible Verses about Shepherds, As Church Leader

When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers.

He appointed twelve to be with him and he sent them out to preach.

When they had ordained elders in every congregation they prayed with fasting. They commended them to God, on whom they believed.

God has appointed some in the congregation: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, abilities to direct, different tongues.

When they had eaten Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said: Yes Lord; you know I have affection for you. Jesus said to him: Feed my lambs.

When he arrived and saw the great crowd he had compassion on them. They were as sheep without a shepherd. He taught them many things.

The third time Jesus said to him: Simon, son of John, do you have affection for me? Peter was grieved. Because he said to him the third time, do you have affection for me? Peter replied: Lord, you know all things; you know I have affection for you! Jesus said to him: Feed my sheep.

I fed you milk and not solid food. You were not able to receive it. You are not able now!

At this time you should be teachers. But you need someone to teach you again from the beginning the elementary truths from the Word of God. You need milk, not solid food. Everyone who drinks milk is unacquainted with the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to mature people. It belongs to those who by reason of use have their senses trained to know the difference between good and evil.

He spoke to him a second time: Simon, son of John, do you love me? He replied: Yes Lord, you know I have affection for you. Then Jesus said: Shepherd my sheep.

I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to me.'

Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the holy ones in union with Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and ministerial servants:

Faithful is the saying: If a man seeks the office of overseer, he desires a good work. The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;

When he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me.

The overseer must be blameless as God's steward. He must not be self-willed, not prone to anger, not a brawler, and not violent (quarrelsome) (pugnacious), not greedy of dishonest gain.

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for the fatherless persons and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.

Shepherd the flock of God in your care. Exercise the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God. Do not do it for dishonest gain, but eagerly.

I know that after my departing grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Watch out for the false prophets. They are disguised as sheep. But in their hearts they are vicious wolves.

Truly I tell you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs up some other way is a thief and a robber.

Do not lord it over your charge, but make yourselves examples to the flock.

Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.

Just as the Father knows me I know the Father! I lay down my life for the sheep.

At that time Herod the king mistreated those of the congregation. He killed James the brother of John with a sword. He saw that it pleased the Jews so he captured Peter also. This happened during the feast of unleavened bread.read more.
When he apprehended him, he put him in prison. He turned him over to four squads of four soldiers each to guard him. After Passover he would be presented to the people.

Why do you weep and break my heart? Paul answered: For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.