From the textbook "The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in your church" by Witmer, T. Z. (2010):

1. Do you agree with the author`s assertion that shepherding is largely absent from churches today? Why?
2. In your opinion, what two elements have most undermined the work of shepherding in the church?
3. What is the most important lesson about pastoral shepherding that we can learn from the examples of Peter and Paul?

Please answer all the questions and, if possible, quote the textbook with the page number.