Shepherds of the Way

The Shepherds of The Way is a Society of Christian pastors who seek to be prepared for a coming revival in The Holy Spirit. We seek to live in the Vision of the Triune God, the Virtues of Jesus, and the Disciplines of His disciples, all for His Glory and for His Kingdom now and yet to come. We encourage one another in being godly in beholding God The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit; in being Christ-like in His Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love; and holy in pursuing disciplines that stabilize us in Faith, convert us in Hope, and call for obedience in Love. We ask God to use this Society and Way of Life to make us and the communities we serve more like Jesus and more prepared for His Coming in Power, as in generations past.

We are united by a common commitment to live and serve with Vision, Virtue, and Via, a Way of Life in Christ. Our Way is informed by the teaching of our Mother House, The Abbey of The Way in Worcester, MA (www.abbeyoftheway.us/the-way) and that of Practicing The Way by John Mark Comer (https://www.practicingtheway.org).

The Society is led by Father Len Cowan, Abbot of The Abbey The Way. Although we come from various church traditions, we profess the historic Christian Faith in The Triune God, the trustworthiness and authority of The Holy Scriptures of The Old and New Testaments, and the historic Creeds of the Church. However, we are free under God’s Word and Authority to be diverse in our understandings about matters of Church discipline and practice.

We are each called to particular forms of servanthood, and view this Society, and its Way of Life, as tools to sharpen us for the service and advancement of God’s Kingdom. As a Society we espouse no cause but Christ and the Kingdom of God.

Our Vision

We all, who with unveiled faces contemplate The Lord’s Glory, are being transformed into His Image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from The Lord, Who is The Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18).

Our Purpose

… to become holy people, having a godly and Christlike life and way of living;

… to encourage this kind of life among our members and in the Church at large;

… to develop local structures, practices, and communities of like-minded believers who will be ready for revival;

… to practice and encourage Christ-like love among all people, especially among clergy and Christian leaders;

… to work and serve in love and companionship with others, and particularly those who are not yet part of God’s Family in Christ;

Our Prayer of Vocation

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know Your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow His steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Those interested in exploring membership in The Shepherds of The Way can contact our Abbot, Father Len Cowan, at fatherlen@abbeyoftheway.us