.missionstatement

Our mission at Good Shepherd
Church is building an atmosphere to
build first the Spirit; secondly, the
family and sense of community by
fulfilling the message of Christ.  Go ye
therefore and make disciples of all
nations and by putting also into action
the
LAW of LOVE.
"Laboring for God's Cause; Working
to Build His Kingdom"
we believe

...that Salvation is for all.   
Galatians 3:26-28

...in a personal walk with Christ.  You must confess with the
mouth, believer in you heart, and you will be saved.  
1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9

...baptism as an outward sign of an inward work. Baptism will
not save you from sin.  
Matthew 1:21, Matthew 3:13-17

...in the Trinity. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
John 3:32-36

...in the gift and gifts of the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12, Galatians 5:22-23

...in the gifting of the gifts as spoken of in the scriptures.
1 Corinthians 12, 1 Corinthians 14

...in a continual work of grace.  There are many works of grace
that take place in our continual walk with Christ.  
Philippians 1:6

...that you can live free from sin.   
1 John 3:1-10

...in prayer and the laying on of hands for healing. James 5:14-20

...in evil spirits, the devil, and that some spirits must be cast out
through fasting and prayer.
Ephesians 6:10-16

...in person victory in our everyday lives over addictions and the
habits of life.
Romans 8:33-37

...in the truth of God's word. Relevant truths for everyday life.  
2 Timothy 3:16

...in putting people into offices as spoken of in the Bible.
1 Timothy 3:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:12

...that God calls females to minister just as He calls males.
Galatians 3:28

...that no one knows the day or hour of Christ's return.  It is
important to always be ready.  
Matthew 24:36, 42

...that true believers have constant and consistent spiritual
growth on a day to day basis. Daily renewal of the mind.  
Luke 9:23, Ephesians 4:13
Good Shepherd Church     .     700 Spring St.     .      Lancaster, OH     .      740-654-4049