Join Us In-Person or Online
Welcome to Our Church Family!
Hello, we’re so glad you’re interested in exploring Good Shepherd! No matter where you are on your faith journey, we want you to know that YOU matter here. Good Shepherd is a loving, uplifting community, and we hope you’ll stop by and see what we’re all about.
Worship Services New Here
At every service, we sing 3 or 4 worship songs together. We invite you to join in—not because God needs it, but because there’s something so powerful about joining our voices in worship to God together, whether in-person or online.
The teaching team includes both male and female voices, rotating every week. Sermons are usually about 25-30 minutes long.
Communion is received every weekend. A blessing is also offered if you are not ready to receive communion.
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Worship Styles
Contemporary Sundays, 9:01am (Video Sermon) & 10:29am (Live Pastor AND Livestream option)
Our casual contemporary worship services deliver the message of Jesus Christ in an engaging multi-media format. Worship music is led by eleven eleven, a full contemporary Christian band. Their music is a mixture of current praise and worship songs, as well as original compositions.
Traditional Sundays, 9:00am (Live Pastor AND Livestream option)
Traditional worship services are held in the Sanctuary. Includes liturgical readings, time-honored hymns led by the organ, sacred vocal solos and/or the Festival Choir.
What to Expect On-site New Here
***Due to the coronavirus pandemic, some processes listed here may be revised. Learn more about our reopening and safety guidelines here.
Upon Entering
We are located at 1310 Shepherd Drive Naperville, IL 60565. You may enter any of the three primary entrances for weekend services. Upon entering our church, you will be greeted by our welcome team. Depending on your needs, they may direct you to our Connect Center, located right inside the main entrance (follow the signs). They can also help you find our worship spaces, restrooms, children’s check in, or your morning cup ‘o joe!What to Wear
We want you to feel comfortable while here, so please feel free to dress however you like. Some dress casually; you’ll see some folks in shorts or jeans. Others prefer to be more dressed up in collared shirts, pants, and dresses. Come as you are, and be yourself!
Connect for Coffee
New visitors may fill out a connect card, which you will find in the seat backs in each worship space. Submit your card at the Connect Center and enjoy a free hand-crafted beverage from the Cornerstone Cafe!
Kids and Families On-site New Here
***Due to the coronavirus pandemic, some processes listed may be revised. Learn more about our reopening and safety guidelines here.
Birth - 5th grade
On Sunday mornings during 9:29/9:30am and 11/11:01am services, we invite kids to join us in Children’s Ministries. On your first visit, please arrive 15 minutes prior to service to allow time for children to be placed in a group for the day. They will meet new friends, enjoy activities, and learn about Jesus in a safe, creative, loving environment. You will be given instructions on how to pick up your children once services are over.Special Needs
Our Fusion ministry is available for all children’s and student ministry opportunities. Our goal is for all children and students to successfully participate in all ministries with their peers. We welcome you to make arrangements to speak directly with our Fusion Director prior to your visit.Students 6th grade - high school
Students attend worship services with their parents.Other Amenities
For your convenience, we have Mother’s Room available located through the double doors in the hallway closest to the Sanctuary. Changing tables available in the Mother’s Room, all women’s restrooms, and in the men’s restroom across from the Mother’s Room/Nursery. For your convenience, the Sanctuary service is streamed in the Mother's Room.
Engage Online & In-Person Opportunities
Join us to discuss the gifts that God has blessed you with that are essential to the ministry He is calling us to do. We will build relationships, explore our history, and consider how each of us can participate in the story God is weaving within our church. This will be a wonderful opportunity for members to reconnect with Good Shepherd and for future members to get the insight they need to become a member.
Engage with us!
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Info for Upcoming Engage sessions will be posted here when available.
Realm Get connected!
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A REALM ACCOUNT, SIGN IN HERE:
onrealm.org/GoodShepherdNaperville/SignIn
What is Realm? Realm is a real ministry tool.
Realm is an online ministry tool designed for real time connection. It helps our church connect with you and you connect with us. If you consider yourself part of this church family, you’ll love it. Realm allows you to manage your personal information and who is allowed to see it, control your giving, and keep in touch with the groups that matter to you.
Why use Realm? Realm strengthens church connections.
Being the church doesn’t just happen at the church. Realm helps us serve you better and leads this church well between Sundays. Everyone can be connected from anywhere at any time, right from our mobile devices. It engages everyone in the life of our church by supporting the healthy relationships essential to our church’s mission. We’ll stay organized, and you’ll stay informed about all of the opportunities for fellowship. When we share life together, we will grow together.
What about my privacy? Realm is safe, private, and secure.
Your privacy is one of our greatest concerns. Realm is only made up of the people in your church, it’s not like a social network that’s open to everyone. Realm keeps your data safe and gives you control over what information you share and who can see it.
What about giving? Realm gives you control over your giving.
Giving should be easy, and Realm places giving right in the palm of your hands. You may set up recurring gifts, view your giving history, and make changes at any time. Realm automatically records all electronic gifts and adds them to your giving record making it easy for you to give, and easy for our bookkeeper to track.
How do I use Realm?
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- If you haven’t already received an invitation to join Realm, contact adminteam@goodshepherd-naperville.org to receive a personalized link via email. Follow the instructions in that email to set up your account.
- You can access your Realm account at any time from your smartphone or computer using your login information at onrealm.org/GoodShepherdNaperville/SignIn. If you prefer to use the Realm app, download it via smartphone using the links below. Realm Connect app on Google Play Realm Connect app for iPhone
- Be sure to update your address and other personal information as needed under My Profile.
Virtual Connect Time Sunday Fellowship Opportunity