Mission Viejo Shepherd

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read moreShepherd of the Hills is a practical church. We do not believe that it is our job to "hold up" here waiting for God to do something. We are a church that believes deeply that God IS doing something and that "something" happens through us when we come together. That something may be teaching our children about Jesus Christ, building homes in Mexico, leading in worship or volunteering at our local community service center. This is a church of doing, not just believing. Our vision is all about connecting this world with the saving message of love in Jesus Christ and sending people out to change the world in Jesus' Name.

read moreWelcome from Pastor Karl It is with great pleasure we welcome you to Shepherd of the Hills! I know there are many different places to worship and experience the presence of God. It is with thanksgiving I welcome your presence here with others like you from our community. Although Shepherd of the Hills has been in Mission Viejo almost fifty years, our excitement about. Our Vision, Beliefs & Methods Connecting people with Jesus and each other so they become deeply committed followers of Jesus Christ Shepherd of the Hills is a practical church.

read moreOur prayer teams are made up of individuals who hold your prayer concerns confidential and are honored to pray for you. When regular worship resumes after the pandemic, our prayer teams will be available during the 9 am and 11 am services every Sunday. Your Prayer and Praise requests listed on the "In Touch" card are e-mailed to members of the Prayer Chain. Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God's presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself.

read moreWe hope to gather people at Shepherd of the Hills from a variety of backgrounds, ages, cultures and races. We do this because God's world is filled with wonderfully diverse people. Our gatherings, worship, and other activities are geared to invite and welcome people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ and each other.