Christian Educational Ministries

Christian Education at Good Shepherd...

Education is an ongoing process in the life of a Christian. We offer Sunday school for the very young and we bring a message to the older folks at Long Term Care. In between, there are Bible study, Confirmation, and small group study opportunities for every age level and every faith level.

Christian education has always been important at Good Shepherd. Our young people receive instruction from the pages of Holy Scripture in Sunday school, Kids' Praise (after-school programming), and Confirmation. Youth and young adults continue to hear God's Word proclaimed through fellowship and Bible study. Adults continue to build on their foundation by studying the Bible.

Children's MINISTRY

Our Children (Pre-K - 4th graders)  are an extremely energetic and driven bunch of children. Therefore, our ministry to these age groups utilizes curriculum and models that encourage experiential, active learning while regularly reinforcing concepts through sound educational methods. In a nutshell, our ministry is age-appropriate, fun and devoted to connecting the children's lives to the life of the Church. For more information, please contact DCE Ted Stroming.

  • Kids' Praise

    On Wednesday afternoons, from 3:30 pm-4:50 pm, children in 1st-4th grades continue to learn about the Bible, and most importantly, Jesus Christ their Lord and Savior. During this interactive time, children will enjoy a snack, learn Christian songs and hear a Bible lesson. For more information, please contact DCE Ted Stroming.

    (Runs Sept. - May)

  • Vacation Bible School

    This summertime treat is a period of fun Bible teaching that allows the children (3 year olds (potty-trained) - those just completing 4th grade this past school year) to participate in Bible stories, music, games, crafts and snacks! This year's theme is "Shipwrecked".

    For more information about Vacation Bible School, please contact

    DCE Ted Stroming--(dce@gslcglencoe.org) or 320-864-6157

  • Kingdom Quest

    Each Sunday at 10:15 am, Bible stories are brought to life through drama, puppets and real-life application as our Pre-K through 4th graders connect with the truth of God's interaction with people through the Bible- and even today! For more information, please contact DCE Ted Stroming.

    (Runs Sept. - May)

Youth Ministry

Fellowship Opportunities

These events are aimed at bringing youth together for fun, food and faith in a warm and welcome atmosphere. The types of events planned might include, but aren’t limited to: paintball, lock-ins, concerts, sporting events, retreats, movies, etc. Be on the watch for more info about these exciting events. (Planned periodically throughout the year.)

Growth and Learning Opportunities

Along with youth Bible study on Sunday nights, other things take place during the year, such as: See You at the Pole (a teen-led prayer event at local schools), National LCMS Youth Gathering (every three years; next one is in summer 2019), GYM (Glencoe Youth Ministries) at GSL High School on Friday mornings in Mr. Delwiche’s room, lock-ins and retreats.(Many events are weekly or monthly, some are periodically planned.)

Service and Outreach Opportunities

Out of love for God and others, we faithfully give back and serve our town, our state, our country and our world through various service projects like: mission trips, 30 Hour Famine, Operation Christmas Child, helping with food and shelter relief within our community plus other chances as they arise. (Occur periodically during the year.)

  • LIVE

    As part of the REVEAL requirement we have added a special program to enhance the experience. Weekly on Wednesdays students grades 5-8 are required to attend LIVE. Here the students will participate in devotions, lessons and explore everyday life issues. If you are not attending a REVEAL class  you will participate in the weekly LIVE meeting. 

  • Fuel

    Each Sunday at 10:15am, our 5th-8th grade students are challenged to look at Bible stories, learn more about them and apply them to their lives! Using a wholistic multimedia approach, this class is highly interactive and full of active learning. (Runs Sept. - May) .

  • Reveal

    Our middle school students (5th-8th grade) participate in a highly flexible and personalized confirmation experience called REVEAL. This small group approach to teaching students about God's Word, Luther's Small Catechism, and other aspects of faith life for Christians allows students an opportunity to learn that is unique and attainable for every student.

    Ninth graders continue to review the truths learned in Confirmation with DCE Ted Stroming as they prepare for the Rite of Confirmation in late October.

  • F3

    Come join us on twice monthly Sunday nights from 6:30-8:00 pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Sometimes we meet up with First Lutheran), and once monthly here at 7:30 pm Wednesdays. We will meet for Bible study, some games, and food. It is open to any youth in 8th-12th grades. Whether a student understands the living relationship Jesus has with him/her or not, this is the place for him/her! (Runs throughout the year.)

  • Sr. High Ministry

    Our Sr. High Youth (9th-12th graders) are an exciting community of believers who strive to seek and serve the lost and hurting wherever God has placed them. This is best accomplished by reaching out to others, teaching them about Jesus, and loving all people as Christ first loved us!

Adult Ministry

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  • Men's Bible Study

    Every other Saturday Morning at 6:30 am. Meets at Gert & Erma's.

  • Women's Bible Study

    Lysa TerKeurst is an author and speaker who encourages women to live a Christian life through their faith in Jesus Christ. She is President of Proverbs 31 Ministries, which can be seen online at www.proverbs31.org. Lysa is married to Art TerKeurst. They have three children by birth and adopted two teenage boys from a war-torn orphanage in Liberia, Africa. When they adopted these boys it started a domino effect within their community and other families adopted over 45 children from the same orphanage! She lives with her family near Charlotte, NC. Her books include, Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire With God, Not Food, and Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God's Love Right Where You Are, and It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered.


    For more information contact Beth Selle at 320-510-0747


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    Women's Spring Bible Study 2019


  • Tuesday Morning Bible Study

    Every Tuesday Morning at 9:30 am. Everyone is Welcome!

  • Sunday Morning Bible Study

    Every Sunday Morning following Worship (10:15 am). All members (Confirmed and older) are welcome to attend.