Posts by Stephen Ackermann

Did you know that, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 54% of U.S. adults read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level, and 64% of fourth graders are…

Love to sing? Join us for Summer Choir on the third Sunday of each month: June 21, July 19, and August 16. Summer Choir is open to all vocal musicians,…

The Good Shepherd Foundation met on May 4, 2026 and awarded the following grants: Church camp scholarships $11,615 Refresh Madison Campus classrooms $4,500 Music Mondays $3,000 Scholarship for GSLC member…

After worship June 7 in Madison Join us after worship for a Vision Forum conversation about the future of Good Shepherd. As we welcome Lead Pastor Ben Sheets and continue…

United Week of Prayer – April 26-May 2, 2026 Good Shepherd is joining churches across our community in intentional prayer, using our prayer labyrinth as a way to engage in…

LEAD PASTOR UPDATE One Worship & Congregational Meeting | April 19 The Lead Pastor Call Committee is grateful to share that a congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, April…

This spring marks a joyful milestone in the life of Good Shepherd: the 30th anniversary of the pipe organ at our Madison campus. Designed and built by the Holtkamp Organ Company of…

At its January 20 meeting, the Board of Directors created the Worship & Music Task Force to recommend what Good Shepherd’s worship and music strategy should look like for the…

The Good Shepherd Foundation met on February 2, 2026, and awarded the following grants: Good Shepherd Food Pantry    $18,000 Holy Cow Summer Intern            $3,600…

Congregational Meeting When: Sunday, March 8 at 11:30 a.m. Where: Verona & on Zoom We invite you to attend an upcoming congregational meeting to hear about a significant estate gift…

We are excited to share that the lead pastor call committee is in advanced conversations with a strong pastor candidate and are encouraged by where the Spirit seems to be…