A Shepherd Needed

Today I had an interview to be standing pulpit supply at a church in K-Falls. I forgot just how much I enjoy the interview process because I am always being asked how I would handle a certain kind of situation or my opinion on some theological matter. As the interview concluded I asked a few probing questions about the committee's perception on why they need a new pastor. The overwhelming response was that the people need a shepherd. They need to know that there pastor loves them and in interested in their best interests. They need to know that someone will lead and guide them, put them in the pen and guard the gate to keep the wolves away. I know that my heart is to lead people to Jesus and protect them from the wolves of the world. I now have to wait and see if this is the place for me to put this into practice.