Our Mission
Good Shepherd Anglican is a church seeking together to become a healthy expression of God’s Kingdom in central Iowa. The central invitation of Jesus is for all people to follow him. Thus, to be his follower is to take Jesus up on his invitation to share in his wonderful, loving, gracious, and healing way of life.
Meeting Sundays at 10 AM
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Come and enjoy a service that weaves the liturgical, charismatic, and evangelical traditions together with modern worship deeply rooted in rich church history. Nursery is available for kids ages 0-5 and kids in Kindergarten-4th grade enjoy age-appropriate activities during service.
Everyone is welcome Sundays at 10 AM, at the Odeum at Valley Southwoods (625 S 35th St, West Des Moines)
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Children reflect to us the beauty and wonder of the in-breaking Kingdom of God and are key members of the Church and are active participants in worship at Good Shepherd Anglican. We invite you to take a deep breath and relax. God put the wiggles, squiggles, and squeals in little children. We celebrate them just as they are! Mothers are welcome to nurse wherever they feel comfortable.
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Because liturgy means the work of the people, we want to make space for engagement, and everyone is invited to contribute. If you’re just beginning to explore Anglican worship, don’t worry. We’ll keep it simple and will let you know what to do. Bolded portions of the liturgy will be read aloud by the congregation and we’ll talk through some of the unique aspects of Anglican worship.
Becoming a healthy expression of the Kingdom of God.
Meet the Kneppers.
Good Shepherd Anglican is led by Nick and Ashley Knepper. Along with their 4 kids Elliott, Norah, Amos, and Junia, the Kneppers returned to the Des Moines metro in 2022. Nick and Ashley have over a decade of ministry experience in Iowa and a desire to see the Kingdom of God expressed through a healthy community of Christ-followers in central Iowa.
What is Anglicanism?
Good Shepherd Anglican reflects a “three streams” approach to worship. It is our conviction that this approach encourages humility, maturity, and a healthy appreciation for diversity.
Evangelical
When we say that we are “evangelical” we mean that we take seriously God’s command to speak about and live like Jesus. We preach and teach from the Bible because we believe it is the inspired word of God, and our desire is for all people to enter into a saving relationship with Jesus.
Charismatic
When we say that we are “charismatic” we mean that we believe God is present and active among His people. We anticipate the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church for the conviction of sin, the illumination of truth, and the restoration of all things.
Liturgical
When we say that we are “liturgical” we mean that we value the longevity of historic tradition, the rhythms of the church calendar, the consistency of a lectionary-based teaching plan, and our connection to the global Church.
The Creeds
Creeds are statements of our basic beliefs about God. The term comes from the Latin credo, meaning I believe. The Church has two foundational creeds: the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed. In reciting and affirming these creeds, we join Christians across the world and throughout the ages in affirming our faith in the one God who created us, redeemed us, and sanctifies us.
Affiliation
We are part of Churches for the Sake of Others, or C4SO, a diocese in the Anglican Church of North America.
For more information on C4SO, visit www.c4so.org/.
Whistleblower Policy
Good Shepherd Anglican & our Diocese, Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO), are committed to integrity for our leadership and the safety of our parishioners. The Whistleblower Policy provides a way for people who observe or experience sexual harassment or any kind of wrongdoing in a church setting to know they can and should report it and how to do so.