When Jesus gave the parable of the Good Shepherd, He not only described His love and affection toward humanity, He established a pattern for pastoral care. When sheep hurt, the inclination of the shepherd is to aid and assist in any way possible. A legitimate shepherd will go to any lengths to find his sheep. In the iconic parable, Jesus said the shepherd fought the elements of the rugged wilderness to find the one who strayed from the fold. Even as Christ came to minister to the weary world, the pastor is to love, care, and comfort his members during …