Parents – you are not alone! Good Shepherd desires to partner with parents to see all families pursuing authentic faith and living on mission with Jesus.  To help you feel equipped and supported, our Student Ministries offer monthly Parent Gatherings (at the same time as FUEL and IGNITE) focused on a specific topic relevant to being a parent in our modern culture. Topics have including handling conflict, teen mental health, technology and social media, building a faith routine at home, and more! This is also a great time to ask questions about Student Ministries with staff members face-to-face.

Middle School Discipleship: FUEL Midweek

This group meets on Wednesdays nights (6:30-8:00 pm) during the school year, starting in October. Middle School students have the opportunity to dig deeper into their biggest questions of life and faith, and join in discussion with leaders and peers. 

High School Discipleship: Pathfinders

Want to grow deeper in a relationship with God through scripture reading, group discussion, weekly challenges, life application of Christian principles, leadership development, as well as building deeper relationships with peers? Pathfinders is a small group of students desiring more and developing as leaders in their ministry, church and community. This group meets on Mondays at the conclusion of the DELTA retreat.

Retreat Planning Team: DELTA Planners

Join the DELTA Planning team on Monday Nights (10 weeks beginning in August). We pray, plan, and engage in team building activities in preparation for the FaithWalk Journey DELTA retreat in November.   Registration will be listed here when details become available.

What is Dodgin’ for Dough?

This annual fundraiser is an opportunity for our community to rally behind our students and support their desire to serve. Your donations help fund important missions and community outreach opportunities that are integral to students’ spiritual growth. 2018’s dodgeball tournament helped fund these incredible mission experiences:

• Week of Hope: 5^th and 6^th graders served in Minneapolis, MN.
• Workcamp: 8^th graders completed home repairs and other projects in Green Bay, WI.
• Hearts in Motion: 25 young adults served villages in Zacapa, Guatemala.

Next Tournament: February 1-2, 2019 Where: Good Shepherd Church, Naperville  

3 Ways to Get Involved

1. Play

Students! Parents! Round up 6-8 friends and create your team. Complete rules can be found HERE.

Sign your team up HERE

 

2. Volunteer

Students and parents are also needed as volunteers before, during and after the tournament to help with jobs like:

• Event preparation
• Team check-in
• Help desk
• Concessions
• Scorekeeping
• Facility upkeep
• Referees

Mission trip participants, be sure to register for the mission trip online and pay your non-refundable deposit by January 21, 2019. Once you register and pay, a link to sign up for volunteer time slots will be emailed to you. Register early to sign up for tasks and times best for you!

 

3. Sponsor or Donate

Sponsorships promote your business while helping our students fulfill their desire to serve! Complete details can be found HERE

Donations are also greatly appreciated and can be sent via check, payable to Good Shepherd Church, to the address below, or you can donate online using the GIVE NOW module on your right.

Good Shepherd Church Dodgin' 4 Dough 1310 Shepherd Dr Naperville, IL 60565

 

Questions?

Please email Student Ministries with any questions using the button below.

An amazing 4 night ministry event for incoming 6th - 8th graders with Food...Fun...Faith...Fellowship! This camp for middle schoolers is held in June every year. REGISTRATION WILL BE LISTED HERE WHEN DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE.