Who We Are

Our Mission

All that we do is rooted in our mission: Connecting People to True Abundance in Christ.

Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Lorne Hlad, shares how and why our church reclarified its mission in 2024.

Our Core Values

Why we do what we do at Good Shepherd.

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Every One, Every Day

We believe all people are created in God’s image and our community flourishes when acceptance, grace, and dignity are extended for every human life. We believe God’s mission is strengthened when every one uses their unique gifts to embrace our mission every day of the week.

Key Scriptures: Galations 3:28, Isaiah 25:6, Ephesians 4:11

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Rooted in Relationship

We believe authentic relationships are the heart of Christian community. Everything we do will be rooted and grounded in helping people connect to God, one another, and the world.

Key Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10,, Matthew 22:37-39

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Intergenerational Impact

We believe The Body of Christ is strengthened when multiple generations come together in worship, community, and service. We seek to create greater impact in the world by equipping disciples across every stage of life.

Key Scriptures: Joel 2:28, Matthew 19:14, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Guided by Grace

We believe we are saved by grace alone and God’s unconditional love is extended to all people through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Guided by God’s grace, we embody the good news of the Gospel in all we do.

Key Scriptures: Romans 5:20-21, Ephesians 2:8, John 1:16-17

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Relevant and Reforming

We believe The Gospel is relevant to people of every time and place. We are committed to a rich tradition of regularly adapting our methods of ministry to better serve an ever changing world.

Key Scriptures: Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

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Experience True Abundance

We invite everyone to engage in a simple yet powerful rhythm of life.

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Gather For Worship

Worship brings us together to give praise and experience God’s love and grace. It renews, inspires, and connects us with the broader faith community.

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Grow in Groups

We deepen our faith in groups where relationships flourish. Learning and spiritual growth happen best in community when we encourage & challenge each other.

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Go in Service

We are called to serve and share the love of Christ in our daily lives. True abundance is experienced by actively living out our faith in the world each and every day.

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Dive Deeper

Explore our community’s mission, vision, and values in greater depth with “Seeking True Abundance in Christ.

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