Outreach

We believe that serving is both a passion and a privilege. That’s why we partner with numerous organizations both locally and globally to help meet the needs of others. We’ve identified 4 serving categories that help us to focus our resources and be “narrow and deep” in helping people with physical needs and spiritual needs.

Get Involved with Outreach

Local Outreach

Serve on behalf of Good Shepherd with one of our trusted partners and help meet the needs of people in our own backyard.

Arrowood Mobile Home Community

This ministry is looking for people who are interested in helping with senior citizens, soccer ministry, Spanish ministry, student tutoring and bible studies. This is an on-going partnership reaching both children and adults. Find out more.

Samaritan’s Feet

Samaritan’s Feet serving on the 2nd Saturday of the month is great family fun for kids 8 and older. Sort or repackage shoes to be shipped to children world-wide and in the Charlotte area. Sign Up or Find Out More.

Nursing Home

Join us in blessing the residents of Mecklenburg Rehab with Bingo, socializing and prizes for all. We serve on the first Saturday of the month (holiday adjustments) from 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM at Mecklenburg Rehab on Sandy Porter Road. Appropriate for individuals and families with children 8 and older. We also serve on the second Saturday of the month with a variety of activities like crafts, music and Bible study. Sign up or find out more.

Rebound Lunch Serving

We are back in person to prepare and serve lunch at the Rebound Men's Rehabilitation on the first Saturday of the month. We meet at 9:30 AM at the facility and we are currently limited to 10 volunteers. Find out more.

Dove’s Nest Dessert Donations

We provide desserts to the ladies at the  Dove’s Nest Ladies Rehabilitation Center on the first Saturday of the month. Dessert donations can be dropped off in the church front office lobby from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM on the first Saturday of the month. Find out more.

Dove’s Nest Lunch Serving

We are back in person to prepare and serve lunch at the Dove’s Nest Ladies Rehabilitation Center on the first Saturday of the month. We meet at 12 pm at the facility and we are currently limited to 6 volunteers. Find out more.

Room In the Inn (seasonal)

Room in the Inn partners with local churches to house people struggling with homelessness in our community. Good Shepherd hosts neighbors on Friday night/Saturday morning during the colder months of December through March. Find out more.

Short-Term Missions

We want the people of Good Shepherd to have life-changing impacts while serving others...and this includes serving in a short-term missions capacity. We have many opportunities each year, both domestically and internationally, to spread the love of Jesus Christ and the good news of the Gospel message while helping meet people's needs. 

Guatemala (Men Only)

2/27/25 - 3/3/25

$800 per person

Travel to Guatemala to serve with Give & Teach with other men to build a house and stoves. We will accept teams of 7 men at a time. This is a shortened mission - leaving on Thursday morning and returning on Monday evening.  

The cost of this mission is estimated at $750 per person which includes airfare, trip insurance, room & board and supplies.  More info on Give & Teach.

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Kenya (House of Hope)

5/8/25 - 5/19/25

$1,550 per person

Travel to Nairobi, Kenya to meet our partner organization House of Hope. We will be ministering to the staff and 350 children that live, play and learn at House of Hope.  We will help in the classrooms, farm and other community projects and events.  Room and Board is provided on site at the House of Hope location. We will be adding a two-day safari at the end of the trip as a unique experience.

The cost of this mission includes airfare, room and board, supplies, safari trip, trip insurance and transportation. More info on House of Hope.

Applications open January 2025.

Joni & Friends Family Retreat

6/8/25 - 6/13/25

$300 per person

Joni & Friends retreats provide inclusive worship, biblical teaching, fun, age-appropriate activities, and meaningful connections with families with disabilities. Join Joni and Friends and Good Shepherd volunteers at a five-day Retreat at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, NC. Families will be cared for, encouraged, and rejuvenated in this Christ-centered, accessible camp environment. There are several roles to fill and you will be coached and mentored prior to the event. More info on Joni & Friends.

Applications open February 2025.

MFuge

7/7/25 - 7/11/25

~$300 per student

MFuge is designed to give students a mission experience that opens their eyes to similar opportunities they may have to serve in their own communities, learning to live life each day on mission! They will choose tracks to serve in from: children’s ministry, evangelism, games and Rec, PCY (Painting, Construction, and Yardwork) along with social work. MFuge is located at Milligan University in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Applications open March 2025.

Red Bird Mission Camp

9/14/25 - 9/19/25

$350 per person

Adults and children 14 and older serve the local community in the coal mining country near Beverly, Kentucky.  We will be helping the locals with housing projects such as; roofing, building ramps, porches, painting, landscaping, etc. More info on Red Bird Mission Camp.

Applications open June 2025.

Guatemala (Students)

6/21/25 - 6/27/25

$1,100 per student

Current high school juniors and seniors will travel to Guatemala City, Guatemala to serve with Give & Teach Ministries. We will assist with building houses, stoves and facilitate a local Vacation Bible experience. Housing will be in the modern Mission home with the team. More info on Give & Teach.

Applications open January 2025.

Guatemala (Families)

7/19/25 - 7/25/25

$1,100 per person

Families with children aged 13 and older will travel to Guatemala City, Guatemala to serve with Give & Teach Ministries. We will assist with building houses, stoves and facilitate a local Vacation Bible experience. Housing will be in the modern Mission home with the team. More info on Give & Teach.

Applications open January 2025.

Guatemala (Adults)

7/26/25 - 8/1/25

$1,100 per person

Adults will travel to Guatemala City, Guatemala to serve with Give & Teach Ministries. We will assist with building houses, stoves and facilitate a local Vacation Bible experience. Housing will be in the modern Mission home with the team. More info on Give & Teach.

Applications open January 2025.

Guatemala (Married)

10/8/25 - 10/12/25

~$800 per person

Couples will travel to Guatemala City, Guatemala with 5 other couples to build a house, stoves and review Re|engage curriculum.  This is a shortened mission – leaving on a Wednesday morning and returning on a Sunday evening.

Re|engage participation is strongly encouraged. More info on Give & Teach.

Applications open June 2025.