Category Archives: The Shepherd’s Health

Why You Need a Debriefing. Yes You.

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Why, Not How This will be about why debriefings are needed, not how to offer them. There are some great trainings on debriefing out there. Such a skill set requires more than a mere blog entry. Debriefing gets a bit of … Continue reading →

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Who is Your Flock?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Shepherding is core to member care. One of the better metaphors I have heard of late is that of the “member care tree”. This tree has shepherding as its roots, the main trunk is “member care” with the main branches … Continue reading →

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Why Sabbath is to be Taken Seriously for Vocational Holiness

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Sabbath, like our entire walk with God, is an act of faith. By faith, we cease and desist from work for one day. The word shabbat does not mean rest, it means cease. And sabbath is absolutely essential for vocational holiness. This … Continue reading →

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Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #2 Total Exhaustion

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Feeling a Little Like this Lately? One of the gifts of  engaging so many people from so many regions of the world is observing consistent themes. One of the themes that is always observed is exhaustion. No matter where we are, the people we … Continue reading →

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What Did Jesus Want us to Learn of Him?

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Scott Shaum

©Scott E. Shaum 2014 Latin: With God, Peace Matthew 11:28-30 is a well know passage. It is Jesus’ invitation to take on an easy yoke and a light burden, to learn of him.  “Come to me, all you who are weary and … Continue reading →

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