“What we are called to do in this season is the same thing we’ve been called to our whole lives, which is love your neighbor, grow goodness, and practice forgiveness.” – Pastor Alex

What does it mean to prepare for the Lord’s coming? Pastor Alex explores Matthew 24:36-44 and ways we can prepare our hearts & minds for Christ’s return.

God's Gifts Fill Us with Gratitude | Pastor Melinda Garza Moran by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

The Gifts of God Flow Through Us | Pastor Alex Hoops by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

“We are called to be caretakers of what has been given to us. And when we begin to see our lives in this way, everything changes.” – Pastor Lorne

Pastor Lorne explores what role money, wealth, possessions play in our lives, how we can right-size our relationship with these resources, and how we can use our gifts so in service of something greater.

God's Gifts Unite Us | Pastor Melinda Garza Moran by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

“Grace is decidedly, unapologetically, definitively…by definition, free.” – Pastor Alex

Pastor Alex explores the amazing truth that God’s gift of grace is freely given to all people, not just a select few.

“Jesus comes to show us that the God of the universe is a God of grace, of love, of blessing, of healing.” – Pastor Lorne

Pastor Lorne reminds us that God’s love and grace is a gift freely given to all people, regardless of what we do or achieve.

“The mission is not optional. It's our identity. It's who we are as the people of God.” – Pastor Melinda

Pastor Melinda reminds us of our calling to live out Christ’s mission each and every day by using our gifts to share his grace & love with the world.

“When we come together and we work as one body with Jesus at the center, we become part of something that is greater than ourselves.” – Pastor Melinda

Pastor Melinda explores how God’s impact is multiplied when we do our part and serve together.

“God has not called some perfect, wise version of yourself – God is calling you now”. – Pastor Alex

Pastor Alex reminds us that no matter how prepared we feel, God has already given us everything we need to serve people today.