Being a shepherd is not a stationary responsibility. If the Good Shepherd is moving, then you are moving. Leading people requires clear communication – delivering a message of the vision for where Jesus wants you directing your flock. This isn’t done just from the pulpit. One communication per week will not keep you connected to sheep who are prone to wander and vulnerable to the wiles of the enemy. A fair question to ask is, ‘ How do I stay in touch?’

 As your church grows, your ability to consistently communicate to them becomes a greater challenge and more important.  A failure to remain in contact with your membership will undoubtedly lead to attrition – people leaving because they’re feeling disconnected with you and possibly other members. Jesus spoke of the heart He had for His sheep in His parable about the lost sheep in Matthew 18. He would leave the 99 to find the 1. Do you know where your 1 is? Chances are, there are several. 

 A material component of leading a membership is equipping them for service to the Lord, to each other, and to a lost world. Again, that is not going to get accomplished in one sermon per week. Bible studies, small group training, missionary preparation, evangelism education, and so much more are all part of equipping your flock. Depending on your church size, you may be doing most, if not all, of this on your own, or you may have a team of pastors or other leaders directing these programs. In either case, your attention and wisdom is required. It’s a big and important job – but how do you fit this in to the rest of your pastoral duties?

   It’s totally understandable why so many pastors become overwhelmed when they try to accomplish all these things. Please remember that it’s not your church – it’s His church. Jesus takes ownership of His church and will provide for you to help manage these challenges.

  MRMBER.COM is a tool to help you communicate, keep track, and equip your membership. It provides an electronic infrastructure for you to quickly access your leadership and hold them accountable to your directives. Through an interactive environment, you can also communicate to your membership by offering devotionals, Bible studies, and promote fellowship-building events. Your membership will be actively utilizing MRMBER.COM, and through our business intelligence software, we can give you and/or your staff early warning signs that a member is starting to wander.

  What do you hear the Lord speak to you regarding your membership? MRMBER.COM believes it has a tool to help you to respond to the Lord’s leading regarding His people. If you would like to learn more about how we can help, please give us a call at 1800-564-9905.