A few years ago, we built a teaching kitchen as part of our building. This was critical to helping our families learn how to cook. It helps them learn a skill that will help their money go further at the grocery store. It also helps them...

As we work to break the cycle of poverty with our neighborhood families, various partnerships become crucial. In order for us to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and academic needs of our neighbors, we must work together with experienced partners. One of those partnerships is HATCH,...

Recently, we hosted our monthly senior citizen luncheon and fun day. This growing ministry is more than a lunch, games, crafts, and a short devotional. It really is a time to breath life into those who feel forgotten and cast away. Senior adults are an often...

When I see the big challenges we face in our neighborhood, I know we can’t do it alone. We can only tackle these challenges with the help of great partners. Health is one of those big challenges. Our weekly free Health Clinic at Shepherd is just...

Almost a year ago, the city of Indianapolis came and asked for Shepherd Community to help deal with the epidemic of violence in our neighborhoods. Could we take the amazing, transformative work we have done inside our walls and take it directly to our neighbors? Our...

Quite honestly, I don't remember fall break, but then again I didn't start school until after Labor Day. Guess I'm old! Fall break started for our After-School kids this week and our K3 – 5th grade Academy joins them on break next week. We sure do...