Our History
Good Shepherd began as a mission vision in 1998. The Kentuckiana Federation of Lutheran Churches supported the vision.
Bardstown Lutheran Mission began meeting at the Episcopal Church in Bardstown, KY, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 1998. Pastor John Lehenbauer, serving then Divine Savior in Shepherdsville, conducted weekly Saturday services with Holy Communion celebration for the original small group of Lutherans.
In December 1999, Divine Savior requested a vicar to work with the Bardstown Mission and was assigned Vicar Guagenti, who began in July 2000. In November 2000, a charter was signed, giving Good Shepherd Lutheran Church her official beginning. Six months later, the church called her first pastor, and upon his ordination in June 2001, Vicar Guagenti became Pastor Guagenti.
Desiring to worship on Sunday mornings, GS moved to Windsor Gardens, an assisted living facility in August 2001. Now GS was able to serve her community even without facilities, by providing a worship service for residents and a Sunday service for our fellowship.
Although Windsor Gardens had been a blessing for us, it did limit ministry possibilities. That is why we were excited about a move to a new location renting space on Bloomfield Road. Even in this location, our space was limited and we were outgrowing the Bloomfield Road location.
After prayerful consideration, GS decided to move again to a larger and newer facility. Our first worship service was on May 25, 2008. This space allowed for a nursery and Sunday school rooms. Pastor Guagenti continued to offer services at Windsor Gardens on Sunday afternoon for the residents.
Reformation Sunday 2010 brought another move. Good Shepherd moved to its current location at 101 Buchannan Blvd. After 2 months of renovation our congregation celebrated the Divine Service in this new location. Good Shepherd congregation certainly understands that our location is not our church, but rather the people who gather together to worship our Savior. We invite you to join us in worship and fellowship.
