WE are called to reflect the Good Shepherd

This saying is trustworthy: if anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. (1 Timothy 3:1 ESV)

[1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; [3] not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. [4] And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. (1 Peter 5:1­-4 ESV)