// Group Shepherd Rules //
1. A group shepherd is a small shepherd in charge of a group, who attends all worship services and prayer meetings in the church and sets an example in service.
2. The group shepherd checks on the absent members every week with a parental heart, and visits (calls) them to comfort and encourage them.
3. Group shepherds must participate in group shepherd Bible study on Sunday afternoons and set an example as disciples.
4. The Group Shepherd writes down the names of the Group members and prays for them without fail every morning during prayer time.
5. The Group Shepherd must keep the private affairs of Group members confidential and not disclose them to the public.
6. Group Shepherd should refrain from financial transactions with members and refrain from making useless and vain words and actions.
7. The group shepherd manages and leads the group well, and does his best to grow and revive the group and evangelize.
8. Group Shepherd should avoid wearing clothes that are too flashy or shabby and must have good manners.
9. If a Group member is absent on Sunday, the Group Shepherd should first pray sufficiently for him/her and then visit him/her.
10. When a problematic family is discovered among the members of the Group, the Group Shepherd reports it to the pastor and continues to pray for the family and provide care.
11. When Group Shepherd visit the homes of Group members, they prepare and deliver concise messages of comfort and encouragement.
12. Group Shepherd should not stay in one house for too long and avoid meal times.
13. Group Shepherd regard non-believers as sheep outside the fold and preach the gospel to them as well.
14. If there is a group member that the group shepherd has difficulty visiting alone, he visits that member together with other experienced group members.