Good Shepherd Stories
What’s in a Name?
What have you been called? As a 4th grade teacher, my list is extensive and a few entries would frankly not be appropriate for this devotional. However, the majority of…
Read MoreDiscovering Faithful Inclusion as a Family
In 2008, I embraced Christianity, profoundly moved by the saving grace of Jesus, which revealed the depth of my need for His salvation. My spiritual journey took a challenging turn…
Read MoreLoving Like Jesus
It is more important than ever for churches, schools, and businesses to be welcoming, inclusive, and celebrate all people for who they are! When our middle child came to their father…
Read MorePartners in Creation: What being a transgender Christian means to me
Humans need stories. Go to any community, in any nation, on any continent, at any point in our history, and you’d find people sharing stories with one another. Stories help…
Read MoreAcceptance, Welcome and Understanding
We all know what it’s like to be around people who don’t want you there. It’s a heavy feeling in your stomach as you realize you’re an outsider in the…
Read MoreReady…Set…Grow! Signs of God’s Love
Good Shepherd seeks to reach all individuals who are hurting or in need with the love of Christ. By walking alongside one another, we build trust with one another and…
Read MoreReady…Set…Grow! Places to Call Home
A Church is not a Building. A Church is the people. Good Shepherd was a congregation long before it had a permanent church building to call home. Before a…
Read MoreReady…Set…Lead
A Long-Term Investment in Servant Leadership When Good Shepherd approved a new strategic plan in 2022, one of the key pillars was investing in the development of leaders in all…
Read MoreReady…Set…Serve!
Following Jesus’ Call to Welcome the Stranger When Ross Lyman and his wife Kathy moved to Madison a few years ago, Good Shepherd impressed them with their community outreach. But…
Read MoreExperiencing a New Side of Church Communications
These past few months I have served as the Digital Media Intern here at Good Shepherd. While my story at Good Shepherd started long before I began my internship, I…
Read MoreTherapeutic for Mind, Body and Soul
Inspired by the outstanding journal entries of the Good Shepherd High School Students that went out to South Dakota, here are a few thoughts about the 12 of us that…
Read MoreA Vital Ministry for Community School Kids Needs Your Help
Responding to a Great Need in the Community The Good Shepherd Clothes Closet started with a single person who had an overwhelming desire to bring her passion for serving to…
Read MoreDreaming Beyond | Living out your Calling
Jessica shares how a wide range of experiences over the years at Good Shepherd have led her to discover her calling as a deacon within the Lutheran church.
Read MoreDreaming Beyond | Connecting through Worship Music
Music has played a big role in the life of the Perez Family. Find out how Augusto & Eva connect through music and how worship music provides a unique experience of community.
Read MoreDreaming Beyond | High School Spiritual Formation
Watch as several high school students share about their summer trip to Kentucky and their experiences of forming deep community after years of pandemic.
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