There is a difference — and it matters.
Scripture does not call you to be a leader who happens to pastor. It calls you to be a shepherd. This free assessment helps you discover how you are doing across the 10 principles of shepherding — and gives you a personalized, scripture-based path forward.
Take the Free AssessmentThe Research
This assessment is grounded in doctoral research examining the shepherd metaphor across John 10, Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34, Jeremiah 23, Zechariah, John 21, and 1 Peter 5. From that study, 10 shepherding principles emerged — not as theory, but as the lived practice of healthy pastoral ministry.
A phenomenological study of active pastors confirmed every principle was present in healthy churches. Yet none of those pastors described their ministry as shepherding. They had the instincts. They lacked the language — and the mirror.
This tool gives you the mirror.
The 10 Principles
How It Works
Take the 40-question assessment
Rate yourself honestly across 40 statements drawn from the 10 shepherding principles. It takes about 10 minutes.
See your Shepherd Profile
Receive a visual breakdown of your scores across all 10 principles — your strengths, developing areas, and growth areas at a glance.
Get your personalized growth path
Your three lowest-scoring principles generate a scripture-based, practical growth path written specifically for where you are right now.
Free. No strings. Just an honest look in the mirror.
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