Comprehensive Matrix for Ministry Dr Timothy Witmer The

Comprehensive Matrix for Ministry Dr. Timothy Witmer The Shepherd Leader

Macro Public/Corporate Ministry Micro Personal/Relational Ministry

Knowing Macro Public/Corporate Ministry Micro Personal/Relational Ministry • Accurate membership roles • Knowing the flock’s corporate strengths, weaknesses, traits, and opportunities • Knowing the sheep personally • Knowing which elders are caring for which sheep • Strategy for regular, personal contact

Knowing Macro Public/Corporate Ministry Micro Personal/Relational Ministry Feeding • Accurate membership roles • Knowing the flock’s corporate strengths, weaknesses, traits, and opportunities • Pulpit Ministry • Christian education • Sacraments • Knowing the sheep personally • Knowing which elders are caring for which sheep • Strategy for regular, personal contact • Discipleship • Mentoring • Small group

Knowing Macro Public/Corporate Ministry Micro Personal/ Relational Ministry Feeding • Accurate membership roles • Knowing the flock’s corporate strengths, weaknesses, traits, and opportunities • Pulpit Ministry • Christian education • Sacraments • Knowing the sheep personally • Knowing which elders are caring for which sheep • Strategy for regular, personal contact • Discipleship • Mentoring • Small group Leading • Vision casting • Mission and purpose • Ministry Decisions • Committee leadership • By example in personal godliness, family life, church commitments • Counseling

Knowing Macro Public/ Corporate Ministry Micro Personal/ Relational Ministry Feeding Leading • Accurate membership roles • Knowing the flock’s corporate strengths, weaknesses, traits, and opportunities • Pulpit Ministry • Christian education • Sacraments • Vision casting • Mission and purpose • Ministry Decisions • Committee leadership • Public instruction and warnings from Scripture • Awareness of cultural “wolves” • “Tell it to the church” step of Matt. 18: 17 • Knowing the sheep personally • Knowing which elders are caring for which sheep • Strategy for regular, personal contact • Discipleship • Mentoring • Small group • By example in personal godliness, family life, church commitments • Counseling • Private warning • Matt. 18: 1516 steps to restore wandering sheep Protecting

Knowing Macro Public/ Corporate Ministry Micro Personal/ Relational Ministry Feeding Leading • Accurate membership roles • Knowing the flock’s corporate strengths, weaknesses, traits, and opportunities • Pulpit Ministry • Christian education • Sacraments • Vision casting • Mission and purpose • Ministry Decisions • Committee leadership • Public instruction and warnings from Scripture • Awareness of cultural “wolves” • “Tell it to the church” step of Matt. 18: 17 • Knowing the sheep personally • Knowing which elders are caring for which sheep • Strategy for regular, personal contact • Discipleship • Mentoring • Small group • By example in personal godliness, family life, church commitments • Counseling • Private warning • Matt. 18: 1516 steps to restore wandering sheep Protecting

Macro Public/ Corporate Ministry Micro Personal/ Relational Ministry Knowing Feeding • Accurate membership roles • Knowing the flock’s corporate strengths, weaknesses, traits, and opportunities • Pulpit Ministry • Christian education • Sacraments • Vision casting • Mission and purpose • Ministry Decisions • Committee leadership • Public instruction and warnings from Scripture • Awareness of cultural “wolves” • “Tell it to the church” step of Matt. 18: 17 • Knowing the sheep personally • Knowing which elders are caring for which sheep • Strategy for regular, personal contact • Discipleship • Mentoring • Small group • By example in personal godliness, family life, church commitments • Counseling • Private warning • Matt. 18: 15 -16 steps to restore wandering sheep PRAYER Leading Protecting

Macro Public/ Corporate Ministry Micro Personal/ Relational Ministry Knowing Feeding Leading Protecting • Accurate membership rolls • Knowing the flock’s corporate strengths, weaknesses, traits, and opportunities • Pulpit Ministry • Christian education • Sacraments • Vision casting • Mission and purpose • Ministry Decisions • Committee leadership • Public instruction and warnings from Scripture • Awareness of cultural “wolves” • “Tell it to the church” step of Matt. 18: 17 • Knowing the sheep personally • Knowing which elders are caring for which sheep • Strategy for regular, personal contact • Discipleship • Mentoring • Small group • By example in personal godliness, family life, church commitments • Counseling • Private warning • Matt. 18: 15 -16 steps to restore wandering sheep PRAYER MINISTRY OF THE WORD