If you feel that Good Shepherd could be the church home to which God is calling you, we urge you to learn more about membership in our parish. Clergy and laity are available to answer questions at any time. We would be delighted to join with you in the mutual commitment to Christ and to each other that marks membership at Good Shepherd.
Good Shepherd Membership Commitment
As a member of Good Shepherd you can expect the following:
- Preaching, teaching and counsel that is rooted deeply in the Bible.
- Brothers and Sisters in Christ who will care for you in good and bad times and who will genuinely help nurture your spiritual life.
- Joyful and meaningful worship that emphasizes the power, presence and love of God.
- A congregation that lovingly values children and their spiritual needs.
- A place to discover the ministry or service to which God is calling you.
- Opportunities to serve in mission, as Christ's representatives, both within and beyond our borders.
- An encounter with the Living God through Jesus Christ in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
As a member of Good Shepherd we ask the following commitment from you:
- That you will protect the unity of this Church
- By acting in love toward other members
- By refusing to gossip
- By striving to follow Christ in all things
- You will share the responsibility of this Church
- By praying for its growth
- By inviting the unchurched to attend
- By warmly welcoming those who visit
- You will serve the ministry of this Church
- By discovering your gifts and talents
- By being equipped to serve by clergy and lay leaders
- By developing a servant's heart
- You will support the testimony of this Church
- By attending faithfully
- By living a godly life
- By giving regularly
Please join us in discovering the life of Christ's Church at Good Shepherd.
