A faithful shepherd's role involves several critical functions to ensure the health and safety of the believers: Shepherd the Flock - The Art of Godliness
Peter exhorts leaders to "shepherd the flock of God" by exercising oversight willingly, eagerly, and by being examples rather than dictators. Shepherd the flock of God
The phrase "of God" emphasizes that the people belong to the Lord, not the leaders. Leaders are "under-shepherds" who must one day give an account to the Chief Shepherd for how they cared for His precious possession. Shepherd the flock of God
