Our History

To meet the spiritual needs of a growing population in Bismarck, North Dakota, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church was formed by the Mission Board of the American Lutheran Church (ALC) to have another ALC church. At the time, 1960, there was only one other ALC church (Faith Lutheran) and 2 ELC (Evangelical Lutheran Church) churches (Trinity Lutheran and Church of the Cross). Work was begun in the summer of 1960. On June 1, 1960, the Mission Board called Pastor Robert Lynne from his parish in Mott, ND to be the mission pastor. When Pastor Lynne and his family arrived on October 4, construction of the church was underway. Pastor Lynne was called to gather “a flock” to organize the mission church.


Mission Statement

“Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s mission is to share the

Shepherd’s love with all of God’s Children.”

Core Values

Called by our Savior Jesus the Christ, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a Lutheran congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) that is:


A welcoming and accepting community where all people are welcome to receive God’s love, mercy and salvation. All are children of God, loved and accepted by God and this community of faith just as we are. Come and experience God’s love, share in the joy of God’s grace and learn of the hope that has been given in Jesus, God’s Son.

Reflection: Romans 15:17, Galatians 3:28, Mark 9:37
 

A worshiping community of God’s children that invites all to join us in worship that involves a variety of musical, liturgical and artistic expressions. Worship that is available to anyone wishing to receive the free gift of God’s forgiveness, mercy and grace through our shared worship life.

Reflections:  Psalm 100:1-2, Hebrews 12:28-29, Acts 2:1-4


Founded in adult and youth ministry and education;  we build on that foundation by working to facilitate the faith formation of parishioners and community members across generations and support one another in our faith journeys.

Reflections:  Matthew 5:3-11, Matthew 28:19-20, John 13:34-35


 Committed to serve others  by living the word daily in action and deed; offering our church facilities as a gathering place for member and non-member alike; and giving of our time, talent and financial resources to support local, domestic and global ministry and mission.

Reflections:  Matthew 25:35-40, Mark 10:45, Luke 10:25-37

Strategic Areas of Ministry Foci

Engaging the Faithful
Forming Faith
Holistic Stewardship
Outreach to Community

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