Several years ago, a visitor to Shepherds College made an interesting observation after meeting many of our staff: “I think God runs a travel agency out of Shepherds College.” My initial response was, “Huh?” But as she explained further, her remark not only made sense but also highlighted one of the reasons Shepherds College is…
In 2021, the Power of One vision for Shepherds College® (SC) was developed and introduced. This vision is a declaration of our aspiration to impact more lives across the nation and the world over ten years. SC’s Power of One is a God-sized vision that cannot be accomplished without Him. It is a vision born…
This moving statement was the response of a Shepherds College® (SC) graduate’s mom when asked to summarize her daughter’s experience at SC. This parent went on to explain that without the impact of Shepherds College on her daughter’s life, every facet of her life would be different, and the life she currently enjoys would not…
The word impact has several meanings, including having a strong effect or marked influence on someone or something. That effect or influence can be positive or negative. It can come as the result of either a life experience or interactions with a person or group. Few things have impacted me more than growing up in…
Have you contemplated the extent to which God emphasizes growth? God’s Word establishes an expectation that we grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18). Jesus’ Great Commission communicates that His followers should make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19) to grow His Kingdom. And while we know little about Jesus’…