Pastoral Ministry Metaphors

In making this reflection, I intend to introduce the theme of the reflective pastor and, to contribute in this direction, I offer a collection of texts that deal with the pastorate and leadership in general, based on the metaphors of the sheepfold and the corral, of the ministerial triad, as well as a reflection inspired by Rubem Alves' parable about the Country of the Fat Fingers. These metaphors unfold and continue the reflection and are not exhausted in themselves.