Preparing the Way – Stewardship 2026 – Church of the Good Shepherd

Dear friends,

Before we talk about the 2026 Stewardship Campaign, we want to say thank you to all who have pledged and given so generously to Good Shepherd over this past year. Your commitment to our community, especially over this past year of transition, has been moving and inspiring.

Later this month, you’ll receive a longer letter and pledge card for 2026 from our campaign chairs. The theme for the campaign is “Preparing the Way,” which feels particularly appropriate as we prepare to call and welcome a new rector.

Please prayerfully consider what you can give in 2026. If you have any questions, you can reach either of us by phone or email anytime. If you have questions about your 2025 pledge, please reach out to Nicole in the Church Office at nicole@gslookout.com or 423-821-1583.

Thank you again for your love for Good Shepherd. We appreciate you and all you do for our church home!

To make your pledge for 2026, go to bit.ly/GSPreparingtheWay.

With gratitude,

Elizabeth Jones, Senior Warden
Kara Van Brunt, Junior Warden

Senior Warden Elizabeth Jones and Junior Warden Kara Van Brunt share with us about the importance of giving as we prepare the way for a new rector and so much more.

Peter & Milly Rawlings, our co-chairs for this year’s stewardship campaign, share about their experience at Good Shepherd, from raising their family here to serving today as the Confirmation Leaders to this year’s Youth confirmation class.

Peterson Hostetler shares what brought him to Good Shepherd and why he chooses to give to the parish.