Developing a shepherd care approach for the pastoral leadership of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina

Abstract

This project seeks to provide a Shepherd Care Approach for the pastoral leadership of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chapter 1 gives the context of ministry at Hickory Grove and the rationale and goals for this project. Chapter 2 shows the pastoral responsibilities given in the Pastoral Epistles and the need to provide doctrinal correction to the flock. Chapter 3 gives an overview of shepherd care and doctrinal correction from historical voices, present voices, and the challenges presented to the megachurch. Chapter 4 gives a detailed outline of the project, including a timeline. Chapter 5 provides an evaluation of the project and its goals. If successful, this project will provide the church with the means to faithfully shepherd the flock.