Christian Formation

We have several Sunday worship services from which to choose, each with a different feel and tempo. For spiritual growth, we offer a coordinated Christian Formation program for all ages. In addition to Sunday programs, the Church of the Good Shepherd also offers several weekday services and classes, to meet a variety of schedules and interests. There are many ways for people to share in the mission and ministries of the Church of the Good Shepherd.

The Church of the Good Shepherd offers several opportunities to learn about our spiritual heritage, hear and appropriate God’s word, and discuss and ponder the things of God among friends.

Adult Sunday School - 2024

Living Word - Going Deeper into Sunday Scripture Readings
Led by Rev. Milton Black & Rev. Philip May
9:30 a.m. in the Parlor
The Rev. Milton Black and the Rev. Philip May will lead a discussion-based class utilizing the scripture readings from each Sunday’s services.  The day’s scriptures will guide us as we learn from one another and better understand God’s Word.

New Members Class
9:30 a.m. in Dobbins Hall Adult Classroom
The Rev. William Campbell will lead a New Members Class in Dobbins Hall Classroom in the new year for anyone interested in officially joining the Episcopal Church.  This class will give a wealth of information about the Church and what it means to be an Episcopalian. Please call Fr. William in the Church Office at 361-882-1735 if you have any questions about this class or officially joining the church by being confirmed or received.

Nations Rise & Fall - God Abides
9:30 a.m. in Munds Hall Library
Led by Rev. Frank Fuller
Crisis times are normal through all human history, just like today. This class will explore the prophetic works of Jeremiah and Ezekiel as they endured their times of crisis in Judah and Exile in Babylon. God’s word to his chosen people during judgment and redemption set the stage for a new world and the coming of Christ. What can their words say to us in our times?

 

Wednesday Evening Classes - 2024

Praying with Paul
Led by Rev. Philip May
6:30 p.m. in the Parlor
Prayer features in every one of Paul’s letters, and Paul can teach us how to pray more faithfully, and more deeply. He encourages us to see prayer as an opportunity to grow into greater intimacy with God, and cultivate compassion for one another. Join Philip in the parlor on Wednesdays in the season of epiphany (January 3-February 14) for a simple potluck supper, and a time to learn about prayer with Paul. We will be following a wonderful book by D.A. Carson, Praying With Paul, available at Amazon.

C.S. Lewis - Short Writings, Long Thoughts
6:30 p.m. in Dobbins Hall Adult Classroom
Led by Rev. Frank Fuller
C.S. Lewis remains the most beloved Christian writer of the 20th century. Many know his longer works like Mere Christianity. This class will read and explore his shorter works, such as The Abolition of Man, to find Lewis’ insights into his changing times and ours.