To build a sense of community within the larger geographical area of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church by responding to immediate needs with neighbor helping neighbor.
The purpose of the Good Shepherd Ministry is to foster a sense of community within the larger geographical areas of Saint Michael and All Angels both inside and outside of the parish walls. Community Shepherds oversee community areas by responding to parishioner needs with neighbor helping neighbor. Community Shepherds are the liaisons between parishioners and the church.
The Good Shepherd Ministry Advisory Council advises and oversees Good Shepherd Regions and Community Areas, including the recruitment and training of new Community Shepherds.
Regional Shepherds are assigned a community region. The region is made up of active parish member households divided into communities by city, zip code, and household addresses. Regional Shepherds oversee approximately 16 Community Shepherds. Each Community Shepherd ministers to a community area made up of approximately 25 households.
How Can I Help?
When you receive a call or letter from your Shepherds introducing themselves, you can help by letting your Shepherds know that you would be willing to assist in your community/neighborhood.
Contact the Church when in need, and give us permission to let your shepherds know what is going on so they can be of assistance as well. Donât forget to let your shepherds know if there is anything they can do to help you during the year.
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Community Shepherd Information & Expectations
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Saint Michael Community Shepherd! Please take a moment to review the information below.
After you have been able to look through the information below, please call, email, or text Rob Springer to set up a time to discuss further, answer any questions, and discuss next steps.
Community Shepherd Purpose
The purpose of the Good Shepherd Ministry (GSM) is to build a sense of community within the larger geographical area of Saint Michael by responding to needs with neighbor helping neighbor. Community Shepherds are the liaisons between their parish neighbors and the church. The GSM goal is for every parish neighborhood to have two shepherds working together to communicate with and encourage neighbors to care for, pray for, and help one another when there is a need or something to celebrate. Doing small things together that make a BlG impact.
CONNECT
Get to know your parish neighbors and help connect them with parish events, ministry, and service opportunities.
CARE
Respond to parish neighbor needs
COMMUNICATE
Write an encouraging note, make a quick phone call, or send a brief text or email.
Good Shepherd Tools & Information
New Good Shepherd Letter – TEMPLATE
GSM “Welcome Letter” – TEMPLATE
GSM Seasonal Post Card Samples (contact [email protected] to replenish your cards)
Request a Copy of Your Community Area List (this is a list of the people in your neighborhood “REGION and AREA”)