Rio Vista Community Church

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  • What is the purpose of the Lay Shepherds?

Lay Shepherds exist to love God, by

loving God's people. Jesus tells us

that if we love Him, we will feed and tend His sheep. (John 21:15-27)

Lay Shepherds are people like you are are trained and equipped to

nurture and care for the body of Christ.

• How does this happen?

Lay Shepherds minister wherever

God's people live, work and worship. We minister in

neighborhoods, at church, and even

at the grocery store or mall. Each

Lay Shepherd cares for seven to ten

family units through regular prayer,

phone calls, visits, cards and letters,

according to the needs of each

individual or family.

• Lay Shepherds are 

• Men and women of Rio Vista

          Community Church gifted by

          the Holy Spirit to offer

          shepherding care to others.

• Representatives of Jesus, caring

          for one another in times of 

          weakness and in times of

          strength.

• People who are trained and

          equipped to be encouragers and

          listeners.

• If you would like more information

   

       about this Lay Shepherd Ministry or

       would welcome having a Lay Shepherd

       encourage and pray with you on a regular

       basis, call Pastor Art at (954) 728-9845 or