The Shepherd’s Path

The writing of Verna McFelin

Honest reflections on the flock, the fold, and the Church I love.

The reflections

Faith, leadership, and Church life from the paddocks of Aotearoa.

A series of reflections on faith, leadership, and the long work of caring for people, drawn from a lifetime of shepherding.

No. 01Introduction: The Shepherd's PathApr 2026
No. 04Feeding is not the end of the workAug 2026
No. 03Hearing the Good Shepherd's VoiceJun 2026
No. 02The Shepherd's StaffMay 2026

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