STUDY
Study at Good Shepherd is designed to explore the Christian faith. Christian Education classes range from small group Bible study to offerings based on the seasons of the church year. Classes are interactive and may include film clips, music, food, and laughter. Questions and doubts are welcomed and encouraged because Jesus showed us how these can help us deepen our faith in God.
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. --Book of Common Prayer, pg 236
Wednesday Night Christian Formation
Lenten Series
6:30PM in Ballenger Hall
2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Join us as we read and discuss Rob Fuquay's book, The GOD We Can Know.
Ongoing Small Group Discussions
Women's Bible Study
Every other Thursday at 1PM in Ballenger Hall
All women are invited to gather to study the lectionary readings for certain Sundays.
Men's Bible Study
Every other Monday at 1PM in Ballenger Hall
All men of Good Shepherd are invited to meet and discuss, interpret, and try to discern Holy Scripture, both Old and New Testaments. We use the Bible and occasionally study guides.
Other Ways to Study
class resources
Current
past
Comparative Denominations
Confirmation/Reception
Abundance in the Season of Lent
Preparing for your Resurrection
suggested reading
Read along in 2026 with our Bishop Daniel Richards + . Click here to learn more.
Whether it's theology, spirituality, or a lectionary-based commentary, these books are a sampling of works that can help you in your personal studies.
Podcasts
This lively mix of one-on-one reflections on scripture and group conversations is an opportunity to spend time with our bishop and his guests over a hot cup of coffee. Hear stories about life as an Episcopalian, meet friends from our diocese, take a front-row seat in rousing theological debates, and study scripture all with our diocese’s chief pastor. And, as a former professional coffee cupper, you can count on some deep-dives into the world of coffee. Expect other topics such as liturgical practice, running, fitness, with bits of random trivia sprinkled in.