Check out the links below to dive deeper on what we believe as followers of Jesus in the Reformed/Presbyterian stream of the Christian family. This is not to say that members of Good Shepherd are uniform in belief and understanding, but that our first allegiance to Jesus Christ and scripture has historically led us in these directions of understanding. A key part of our Reformed heritage is the commitment to always continuing to be reformed (shaped and re-shaped) by God’s Word and Spirit. So, we are hopefully always learning and growing! Our approach to Christian faith is not to push people out, but to invite and welcome people in, because that’s what we see Jesus do in the Scripture.
What We Believe
CATHOLIC (universal) CHRISTIAN BELIEFS With Christians in all times and places, we believe in the… Trinity: God is “Triune,” or three persons in one being. God is revealed throughout the Bible in this way as Father (e.g., John 1:18), Son (John 1:34), and Spirit (John 1:33; all 3 in John 14:26), yet as one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 10:30). Incarnation: In Jesus Christ God…
Mission and Vision
GSPC Mission Statement (what we seek to do) The mission of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church is to Worship God joyfully, Lifting up Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord That by the Holy Spirit, we would encourage and equip all people to respond to God’s grace in their lives, in the church, and in the world. GSPC Vision Statement (who we seek to be) Good Shepherd…
Lighthouse + Searchlight
In the Old Testament, God’s people (Israel) were blessed to be a blessing. God was to be their God, but also promised to reveal Himself to the world through them. But, they were also charged with being a holy (and thus, separate) people. In order for the world to come to God and come to know God, they had to “Come and See” through Israel. This is how…
In Other Words
What Faith Looks Like at Good Shepherd… Good Shepherd is…home • family • community • refuge • mission Over the years a number of phrases have ‘stuck’ to describe our community faith: Ordinary People; Extraordinary God “Searchlight” Church “Lighthouse” Church A “Good Neighbor” Church Obedient to Scripture, following Jesus And this question that keeps shaping…