This is the most common association for this specific title. It is an internal manual for congregation elders that outlines organizational policies, judicial procedures, and disciplinary actions.
: Wrote a collection of "Simple and Brief Instructions" (Volume 9) which includes a section titled "Shepherd the Flock of God".
The title is taken directly from , a verse in the New Testament that instructs church leaders to care for their followers willingly and with a good example.