Congregational Life Ministry - Pastor Jennifer Lutz

 

	ChristCare	Pastor Jennifer Lutz, Deanna Klimek
	ChristCare Groups are gatherings of 5 to 12 people who meet on a regular basis with a trained and supervised leader in order to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and with each other. Whether the groups are bible studies, support and accountability groups, prayer groups or mission teams, each ChristCare group typically does these four activities: community building and care, Biblical equipping (time in God's word), prayer and worship and missional service.

	Hospitality Ministry	Lois Walker
	Lutherans and food are never far apart, and often the fellowship at Good Shepherd is around the meal-table. We manage the church's kitchen facilities and help provide meals for group events.

 

	Martha Ministry	Pastor Jennifer Lutz
	As Martha was a faithful servant to Christ, we strive to be faithful servants to people with basic needs such as cooking, transportation, and household chores.

 

	Rams	Matt Gainey
	Good Shepherd men's ministry

 

	Senior Adult Ministry	Lois Erickson
	Senior Adult Ministry encourages Christian fellowship, leading to individual and group service to meet the changing needs of senior adults in our community.

 

	Stephen Ministry	Kim Sweet
	Caring for someone through a one-on-one caring ministry to those who are experiencing transition or difficulties in life. Stephen ministers are trained lay people providing one-to-one Christian care giving in a confidential, non judgmental caring relationship.

 

Faith Formation Ministry - Pastor Lauren Wagner

 

	Children's Ministry	Jenny O’Brien
	The children in 5th grade and below require imaginative and engaging programs which plant the seeds of faith. We seek parents and other interested individuals who want to help plant those seeds.

 

	Seeds of Faith	Jennifer Haugland & Tania Grant
	To provide opportunities and resources that enrich and nurture faith for members of all ages and to encourage faith sharing and traditions at home through Sunday Morning Education, intergenerational events, and liturgically seasonal events.

	Confirmation	Pastor Lauren Wegner
	Our confirmation ministry is a three year process during which we engage our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and their families in small groups, classes, retreats, service projects and fellowship events to assist them in fulfilling their baptismal promises.

 

	Youth Ministry	Paula Austin
	By keeping youth actively engaged in as many aspects of the church as possible, there is a stronger likelihood that those youth will remain in the church as adults. We work to develop programs that recognize, respect, and affirm the importance of young Christians at Good Shepherd so that we can draw them in to actively participate in as much of the life of the church as possible.

 

Liturgical Life Ministry - Pam Montgomery

 

	Worship & Music Ministry	Bill Isler
	Worship is an integral part of Good Shepherd's faith community, and the laity participates in the services in many capacities'from just greeting folks "Good morning," to tidying up afterwards. God has given us the gift of music, and it helps us become one in identity and purpose as Christians worshiping the Lord. Our choir members and musicians provide song leadership in our services.

Mission Ministry - Pastor David Sloop

 

	Coffee House	Alice Boyce & Cindy Davis
	Coffeehouse, which meets the last Friday of the month January through October and the second Friday in December, is an evening of entertainment and fellowship for people of all ages and abilities.  It's designed to be especially appropriate for adults with developmental disabilities.

	Evangelism Ministry	Alene Love
	Christians are called to share Gospel of Jesus Christ and make believers of all the nations. The Evangelism Ministry at Good Shepherd works to fulfill that calling as well as manage the new member orientation.

	Giving Ministry	Sean O’Brien & Scott Buell
	As Christians we should be mindful that all that we have (ourselves, our time, and our possessions) is given to us by God and that we just use and manage these gifts in this world on the Lord's behalf. The Stewardship group at Good Shepherd seeks ways to identify life-gifts and skills and seeks ways to best put them to use in building up the ministry of Jesus Christ.

 

	Outreach Ministry	Kate Greengrove & Emily Kovac
	Like the song says, "They'll know we are Christians by our love" For people in need, that love often has to be food, clothing, or a helping hand. Christians must engage society often where it is hurting. Just a few of the things in which we get the congregation involved are: food drives; support programs for foster children, the elderly, and battered women; and refuge resettlement. Life is busy and full, but being a social minister makes it rich!

 

	Mnene Parish Zimbabwe	Peggy Ruopp
	Since 2000 Good Shepherd has partnered with the Mnene Lutheran Parish in Zimbabwe to provide school assistance to orphans identified by community leaders there. Over the years we have supported up to 50 orphans. The Zimbabwean school system provides both day school and boarding school. Good Shepherd provides day school fees, uniforms, food and school supplies. We also support designated youth to attend boarding school.

 

	PLM Families Together	Marcia Lieber, Lynn Kern and Colleen Vitek
	PLM Familes Together, a non-profit agency, provides emergency and transitional housing for homeless families, support services, life skills training and counseling for permanent housing options.

	Prayer Shawl Ministry	Joyce Werhle
	Prayer Shawls are created by knitters, sewers and quilters of the group as many blessings are prayed into the shawls. Prayer shawls are then given to GSLC members or friends in need of spiritual comfort to wrap themselves in our gift of love which represents God's love.

 

	WIHN	Art Pfefferle
	The Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN) is a private, non-profit coalition of individuals and religious organizations united to provide short-term shelter, meals, and other assistance to homeless families of Wake County, with the objective of seeing them return to independent living.

 

Resource Ministry - Paul Phillips

	Columbarium	Paul Phillips
	This team is responsible for the administration of the Columbarium and upkeep of the Memorial Garden. Information about the Columbarium, including reservations for Niches and Memorial Plaques, can be obtained by contacting a member of the team.

 

	Endowment Ministry	Larry Goode & Duane Ischer
	Our purpose is to educate the congregation about opportunities in planned giving.

	Finance Ministry	Kristen Hoyle
	Accountability for the financial resources of the church is a necessity if we are to be good stewards. The finance committee is responsible for preparing annual budgets and managing Good Shepherd's accounts.

	Intern Ministry	Andrew Ballard
	Lutherans and food are never far apart, and often the fellowship at Good Shepherd is around the meal-table. We manage the church's kitchen facilities and help provide meals for group events.

	Media Ministry	Jeanne VanDivender
	Using the newsletter, website, and bulletins, we keep the congregation informed of events and issues at Good Shepherd. If you like to write, copyedit, design, or draw then here's your creative outlet.

	Personnel Ministry	Pam Phillips
	Our church's business is the ministry of Christ, and like secular businesses we need to search for, interview, hire, and pay full-time and part-time staff members. Our goal is to find and keep the right people.

 

	Preschool Board	Christina Valente
	Good Shepherd's preschool provides a safe and nurturing environment for children from ages 2 to 4 years. Board members provide guidance and oversight of the school and its goals; additionally, the council appointee serves as liaison.

	Property Ministry	Mike Brooks
	If you can cut grass, spread mulch, or swing a hammer then you're be able to help maintain our church buildings and grounds.