In multiple conversations I’ve had over the past few days, many folks share how ready they are for spring! They’re longing for greenery and growth, colorful flowers, and warmer weather. In my own hear...  Read More

If you're reading this, I can make a few assumptions about you.You're a dedicated member of Good Shepherd, or you're curious about the future of our church community. Either way, thank you for your fa...  Read More

Dear Church Family,This weekend, we close out our Anatomy of a Soul series, and I don’t plan to preach (well kind of)—I just want to talk. To slow down. To take inventory of our hearts, our emotions, ...  Read More

All in Now!Even after worshiping at Good Shepherd for much of my adult life, I don’t “truly, deeplyknow” many GShep congregants. I know faces—I’m good at remembering faces. But I’m lousy at connecting...  Read More

Hi! As Communication Director here at Good Shepherd, I want to make sure I take every stop possible to get the word out about all the incredible things that God is up to here in our community!Within t...  Read More

100+ students and Leaders. A weekend away. A chance to encounter God. How awesome is that?This weekend, over a hundred of our students are heading to Lake Geneva Youth Camp—a space where God moves, fr...  Read More

I love the invitation of a new year, not because it’s going to be perfect or everything I envision will come to pass, but it seems like a chance to reset… my heart and perspective, my family and our r...  Read More

Dear ones,As I look back on this Christmas season, my heart is full of gratitude. On Christmas Eve, we saw over 3,300 people gather across our worship services, each one a moment to proclaim the joy o...  Read More

This December, I received an unexpected gift that made it feel like the best Christmas ever! Have you ever experienced that joy deep within your soul as you become keenly aware of God’s Presence and w...  Read More

Was Jesus born in a barn? That’s how many of us picture it, right? Away from people, society, and comfort—surrounded only by animals, some hay, and his parents. Jesus was born far away. Or was he? May...  Read More

It had been a trying half a year. Covid had hit and rocked the world. Personally, I struggled with not being able to travel and see family and friends, and then just when I thought it could not get wo...  Read More

Throughout my childhood, I recall my mother often saying, “You get more joy out of giving than receiving!” as she encouraged a spirit of generosity in me. Over my lifetime, through both personal exper...  Read More