It was early December of 2009, and I was teaching 5th grade at River Woods Elementary in Naperville. One afternoon, while settling in after school to map out lesson plans, it hit me: because of the wa...  Read More

I love Christmas. Not just because of the holiday and the lights and the presents. I love Christmas because I love Advent. Somehow, as I enter into this liturgical season each year, my weary soul find...  Read More

For many, this time of year is filled with joy and anticipation. We gather with loved ones, carry out our favorite traditions, and enjoy the festiveness of the season. We have expectations of warmth, ...  Read More

Dear Good Shepherd Family,Gifts of Impact — Sharing God’s Love Near and FarWhen we look at the world today — the conflict, division, suffering, and uncertainty — ourhearts can grow heavy. The needs ar...  Read More

Dear Good Shepherd Family,This Sunday we step into a sacred moment as we launch Forward Together, a new season of generosity, vision, and hope.When we began this journey two years ago, our dream was s...  Read More

Normally when I get the chance to stand in front of you, it’s because there’s an announcement to share... or because someone else in leadership asked for my help to make something serious a little fun...  Read More

I remember the smell of the uncarpeted room and the permanent marker when I wrote my best friend's name on the concrete of the Worship Center 15 years ago. I get chills thinking about the teenagers I ...  Read More

Déjà vu: a feeling of having already experienced the present situation.That would be us… now… our current life at Good Shepherd.Just last week the Worship Center closed for significant renovation.  It...  Read More

Good Shepherd,There are moments in the life of a church when you can almost feel the ground shift beneath your feet, not in fear or uncertainty, but in holy anticipation. I believe we are living in on...  Read More

     Hebrews 13:8 reminds us that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. God has blessed Good Shepherd all throughout our history, and I truly believe that the best is yet to come. However, ...  Read More

I am strongly considering creating a petition encouraging the City of Naperville to rebrand its end-of-summer event from “The Last Fling” to “The First Fling!” At least that’s what it has felt like he...  Read More

Good Shepherd Family,I want to share several important updates and invite you to take part in what’s ahead for our church:Sunday, September 28 – Our final contemporary services will take place in the ...  Read More