Apostolic Alignment Bible Institute
Pastoral Ministry
Intermediate

The Heart of the Shepherd

Cultivating the pastoral heart of Christ for His people

An intermediate study on the theology and practice of biblical leadership, focusing on developing the compassionate, sacrificial, and Christ-centered character required for effective pastoral ministry.

AABI FacultyNKJV
Free
Non-Accreditation Notice: This course does not grant academic credit, a college degree, or government-recognized credentials. It is for religious education and ministry training purposes only.

What You'll Learn

Identify the biblical foundations of the shepherd metaphor in scripture.
Develop practical skills for sacrificial service and spiritual oversight.
Align the leader's personal character with the nature of Christ, the Chief Shepherd.
Apply Trinitarian theology to the practice of congregational care and guidance.

Course Introduction

This course explores the profound calling of the pastoral office, grounding our identity in the person and work of Jesus Christ. As we examine the heart of the Shepherd, we seek to cultivate a leadership style that is biblically rooted, Trinitarian in doctrine, and deeply sacrificial in practice.

Curriculum

9 lessons

Course Details

Materials: The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter (https://ccel.org/ccel/b/baxter/pastor/cache/pastor.pdf); Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon (https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/spurgeon/Lectures%20to%20My%20Students%20-%20Spurgeon.pdf)

Translation: NKJV

Level: Intermediate

Passing Score: 70%

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