About Us
Our Story
Our story at Good Shepherd started over thirty years ago when our congregation was established. Since that time we have grown as a church that loves God and loves others. The video below shows our story—the basis of who we are and who we want to be. We encourage you to read our story and consider joining us as we rediscover what matters most.
Special Dates in Our Good Shepherd Lutheran Church History
- July 13, 1973 - American Lutheran Church purchases 3.1 acre site in Irvine
- Dec. 17, 1975 - Pastor Adolph Kloth called to organize congregation
- April 28, 1976 - First Worship Service held at Culverdale Elementary School
- Oct. 17, 1976 - Charter Sunday - GSLC is "born" (111 Baptized, 76 Confirmed Members)
- Nov. 11, 1977 - First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church facilities dedicated
- Dec. 15, 1978 - GSLC Preschool receives state license
- June 14, 1981 – Pastor Jim Hale is installed as the new Senior Pastor of GSLC
- Nov. 24, 1985 - Dedication of new Education Building and Fellowship Hall
- Jan. 29, 1989 - Dedication of new Church Sanctuary
- May 22, 1994 - Dedication of new Church offices
- Jan. 6, 2002 – First Worship Service of “GSLC-Northwood” at Canyon View School
- Dec. 2004 – Pastor Michael Anderson installed as Associate Pastor/Lead Pastor of GSLC Northwood
- Aug. 2006 – Pastor Ryan Warne-McGraw is installed as Associate Pastor
- Sept. 27th, 2009 - Good Shepherd Joins Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ
- Feb. 28, 2010 – Pastor Jim Hale retires after 28 years of faithful service to GSLC
- June 27th, 2010 – Pastor Tom Brashears installed as Executive Pastor, Pastor Mike Anderson installed as Lead Pastor – Northwood, Pastor Ryan Warne-McGraw installed as Lead Pastor – Main Campus.
- May 8, 2011 – First worship service following consolidation of our two campuses (Northwood and Main Campus) into one.