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Church of the Good Shepherd

Loving God, Loving Life

Sun 9:15am + Independent Live Stream Winona Lake, IN

About Us

The Church of the Good Shepherd is a community of people saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit to further God's Kingdom through:
* Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ
* Being transformed into the image of Christ
* Loving one another and our neighbor
* Reaching out to the world



Our Services

Service Times

Sunday
09:15am
Sunday School
10:30am
Morning Worship

What to Expect

What are services like?
Musically, we mostly use piano and organ for traditional hymns and some contemporary worship songs. Our liturgy is traditional in form but heartfelt. We have some people in suits and ties, and others who wear jeans. The preaching is biblical and gospel-centered.

What is the community like?
We are a short distance from Grace College, a four year liberal arts Christian college. The church community is made up of a number of families in the community and are familiar with this area. We are generally considered an older church community due to our with more traditional worship and services. However, we of course, joyfully welcome and enjoy a growing number of young people and their families.


Leadership

Eric Sass

Eric Sass
Pastor

Pastor Eric Sass, with his wife, Kelly, have faithfully served the Church of the Good Shepherd for almost 2 years now. His sermons are solidly biblical and inspiring. And his commitment to the community and to the congregation has inspired a rapid growth and fellowship. After concluding a 13-year senior pastorate at a church near Hillsdale, Michigan, he entered the Doctor of Ministry program at Grace Theological Seminary in the fall of 2020. Sass is a graduate of Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary in Ankeny, Iowa. He began his pastorate at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Winona Lake, Indiana starting September 6th, 2020.

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What Members Say

    Bob Jones shared their experience Jul 2025

    My wife, Shirley and I visited as guests of Stan & Nancy Scantlin on July 27, 2025. We were made to feel very welcome. We enjoyed tge Bible study class a great deal, and the worship service was very encouraging. Pastor Eric Sass brought an excellent Bible-centered sermon that spoke to our hearts.

    Esther Zellner shared their experience Nov 2020

    This is a very caring church with a feeling of being home among a loving family. I have really felt at home here since I started coming in July. They have traditional services with hymns and piano music. Terry White is an excellent pianist and worship leader and really helps to set the tone. Pastor Eric Sass is new to the pulpit, but vibrant and encouraging in his messages. The church is also very mindful of covid guidelines. When we can not meet - services are recorded. I am so thankful to God for this little church.
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