Shepherds in Action interview with Derek Jacobsen and Katie Baatz

Shepherding well affects all areas of our lives and families Some of the most important shepherding moments arrive without warning. That's exactly what Derek Jacobsen and his daughter Katie Baatz, from Mason City, Iowa and Waterloo, Iowa, respectively, experienced when she came to him in a vulnerable moment, unsure how he would receive what she had to share. In the space between hearing and answering, Derek chose to respond with love rather than react in the moment, and what could have strained their close bond only cemented it. I pray you'll take a few moments to listen as they share how that choice built trust, deepened their relationship, and showed what Provision, Protection, and Presence look like with our adult children.  May it reinforce the importance for godly shepherds to respond rather than react — and may their sweet story encourage you to shepherd well all those entrusted to your care, especially in those moments when it matters most.