Shepherd Training

Leader Development

Discipleship Training Guide

This training is broken up into 5 sections that are listed below. Within each section, there will be a collection of presentations and videos that you are required to go through. After each section of content, there will be a quiz to let the Discipleship Team at Fielder know that you understand the concepts that are found in the content. After you complete all 5 quizzes, the Discipleship Team will review the results and help you take your next steps in becoming a shepherd!

Shepherding is not a concept that Fielder came up with, but is a characteristic of our God and who He has called us to be in scripture. Learn what God has to say about shepherding and what we should do in response.

Biblical Understanding of Shepherding Quiz

Based off of what God has commanded of us in scripture, Shepherds at Fielder are called to interact with those that they are shepherding in three distinct and important ways in order to lead to health and flourishing in the lives of their poeple.

The Rod and the Staff Sermon/Shepherd Commissioning

In this video, Pastor Jason teaches us what about the significance of shepherding your sheep towards health.

Components of Shepherding at Fielder Church Quiz

The environments that shepherding primarily takes place in Fielder Church are called Discipling Communities. Learn about these communities below and how you can lead one in order to shepherd your the flock that God is entrusting you with.

Difference between Discipling Communities

Pastor Jason discusses the different elements that define Community Groups, Discipleship Groups, and Equip/Support Groups. What makes them similar, what makes them different, and why you should engage in them!

Components of Discipling Communities at Fielder Church Quiz

Great shepherds don't wait for sheep to come to them, they pursue their sheep and bring them into the fold. Learn the importance and practicality of pursuing lost sheep in this quick video.

Pursuing Lost Sheep Quiz

Taking attendance is a key responsibility of a shepherd. By doing this, you are able to document who you are shepherding, see trends in your group, and let Fielder staff know that the people who call our church home are in a Discipling Community. Watch the tutorial below to learn how to use the Fielder app to create events and take attendance.

Fielder App Attendance Instructions Quiz