Welcome To
Good Shepherd Free
Lutheran Church
230 3rd Street South
Virginia, Minnesota
MORE THAN A CHURCH
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Virginia, Minnesota
We the congregation of Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church declare that God the Father is all-powerful and eternal, that His Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, is the Living Word; and by the power of the Holy Spirit, we aspire to live our lives according to the Word of God and to proclaim His truth to a lost and hurting world around us. We are learning daily to reach out to and love others as Jesus does, and to love them well...we are God's ripple effect in His ocean of truth! Praise be to God for His divine assignments! ​
WHAT WE BELIEVE
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The Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God.
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Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation.
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Free congregations are called to work in love and unity to accomplish what they cannot do alone.
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The Bible speaks to all the social issues of our day.
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Christians are called to be a salt and a light in the world.
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True Christian unity is based on faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to His Word.
OUR VALUES
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Worship: Aligning our lives with the word of God and honoring him in all that we do.
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Relationship: Loving others like God loves us and treating others the way we would want to be treated.
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Generosity: Expressing God's goodness through our resources, giving generously and cheerfully to the needs of the church and others.
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Service: Living a purpose-filled life that makes a difference in the world around us.
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Excellence: Doing all that we do as unto the Lord, bringing our best efforts to God.
LEADERSHIP AT GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH - VIRGINIA, MINNESOTA
Where to Turn for Religious Guidance
Mike Tifft
with wife, Martha
Pastor
Jim Makowsky
(Picture Coming Soon)
Council President
Sandra Tuominen
with Melody
Deacon
Kathy Carlson
Deacon