Caring Shepherds

 What is a Caring Shepherd?  He or she is a dedicated Christian who cares about people who fall away from Church attendance and wants to do something about it.  The plan is for Zion’s office to track those people who miss church a number of weekends in a row (perhaps four or six).  The Caring Shepherd would then make one or two phone calls during that week to reconnect with the person and let them know that they have been missed. 

Perhaps you have wondered, “Whatever happened to So-and-So?  I wonder why I haven’t seen them in Church lately?”  A Caring Shepherd would ask that very question, encouraging them to faithful worship, and letting them know that the people of God here care about them. 

For this program to be successful, Zion will need volunteers from all walks of life and various stages of life.  We’ll need young singles, married parents with kids, single parents, and empty nesters.   We’ll need people that can pick up the phone and contact members that haven’t attended in the last four weeks or so and ask about their life and worship. 

Perhaps you have a desire to serve the Lord in this effort, but aren’t sure where your skills would fit in.  We’ll also need people that can work behind the scenes supporting our network. These behind the scenes members will work with the Pastors and the Caring Shepherds to provide a coordinated effort in contacting vulnerable members.  Do you have some free time on Monday mornings that you could help with a vital piece of the program?  Do you have typing or computer skills?   We could use your skills to work on our Caring Shepherds team. 

We will be providing training so that no one will be unsupported in the efforts to make contact with members.  We will also put in place follow up meetings so that volunteers will be able provide feedback and suggest improvements.  

If you are interested in helping out, a few hours a week for some and maybe a few hours a month for others, we would like you to call the office, (989)662-4264 and join us.  Please consider joining our team in putting this effort together and encouraging fellow believers in their walk of faith.