What do these verses say about the gift of pastoring, or shepherding?
It is rather startling to realize that your pastor may not have the gift of pastoring, or shepherding, yet be able to do a fine job in the office of pastor of your church! It is also rather startling to realize that some members in your congregation probably do have the gift of pastoring, and should be assigned the task of looking after the spiritual welfare of the members, even though they do not fill the office of pastor.