Feed My Sheep

By Dr. Gilbert H. Edwards Sr.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 17, 2024
• ISBN: 9798823022798

Dr. Gilbert H. Edwards Sr.

Bishop, Dr. Gilbert Edwards, Sr. was born and reared in Maryland. He is a family man with 16 children and one wife, Dorothy of 60 years. His children are of adult age and have obtained success in various areas of life such as clergy, pastors, entrepreneurs, carpenters, electricians, etc. Some are still pursuing higher education. Family time and love is still an important aspect of Dr. Edwards’ life. Today, his adult sons spend quality time together with him, and his adult daughters spend quality time together with mom. He has obtained his Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Biblical Studies from the Arlington Bible College in Baltimore, MD. He received his Master of Arts Degree in 1993 and his Doctorate of Theology in Bible and Theological Studies in 1996, from the Antietam Bible Seminary in Hagerstown, MD. Dr. Edwards serves as the Diocesan Bishop of the State of Delaware under the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International, Inc. (PCAFI); Chairman of the Eastern and Southern States Council, District of the PCAFI, Inc., and is now the Senior Pastor of The Full Gospel True Mission Church, Inc., Baltimore, MD, since 1982.

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Published by AuthorHouse  02/21/2024

ISBN: 979-8-8230-2278-1 (sc)

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CONTENTS

PREFACE

My concern is, who is feeding the children of God? As Jesus told Peter, Feed my Lamb; and again he said, Feed my sheep. This study is, who is doing Jesus’ commandment? Jesus said, Do you love me more than these? More than the others around him (the other disciples), as Peter had intimidated that he did. Feed my lambs; the tender and feeble followers of Jesus Christ, the great and good Shepherd. Sheep – more advanced Christians; feed – communicate spiritual instructions and take care of their souls.

Jesus said, I am the door of the sheep-fold; the door of the Church. He is as a door open for passage and communication. By Jesus Christ as the door, we have our first admission into the flock of God. By him as the door, the sheep are at last admitted into the Heavenly Kingdom.

INTRODUCTION

The author feels that there is a need to write this book, because there seems to be so few reading books concerning the pastor and the congregation of the local church; knowing their responsibility, their duty, and the love for their members, that God has placed under them. So these guidelines have been prepared in this book to help develop the pastors on this aspect. In respect to all pastors who may read this book, it has been written prayerfully and fervently desiring that it will help pastors meet the challenge of the future by ministering in the best tradition of the Apostolic doctrine. This study explains: the call of the Pastor and their duties and their responsibilities. It also explains the hireling Pastor and the character of the thieves