Welcome to the

Order of Good Shepherds

Celebrating Ministry in the Workplace

Order of Good Shepherds

Mission…to recognize, affirm and

nurturethe connection between

employees’ faith andtheir ministry in the

workplace.

Rules for Living

-John Wesley

Do all the good you can,By all the means you

can,In all the ways you can,

In all the places you can,At all the times you can,

To all the people you can,

As long as ever you can.

Order of Good Shepherds

Generosity

Outreach

Service

United Methodist Association membersshare Wesleyan traditions;

wholeness of mind, body and spirit;world-wide inclusiveness;

and faith-sharing.

The Order of Good Shepherds respects multi-cultural and multi-faith traditions that love God, neighbor and self, and express their beliefs in ministries of

healing and caring for all God’s people.

Hearing God’s Call to CareSharing Our Gifts with Others

Holding God’s People in Our Hearts

Employees are called to care for others and exercise a

variety of gifts.

Your organization will benefit from an

Order of Good Shepherds Chapter• Enables healing and caring ministries to be Spirit-

centered, faith-based and Wesleyan focused• Meets the standards of accreditation programs• Enhances the quality of care provided to clients• Encourages employees to live out their

employer’s vision and mission

Your employees will benefit from an

Order of Good Shepherds Chapter• Recognizes, affirms and nurtures the call of care and

the variety of gifts found in the workplace• Offers an opportunity to participate in an ongoing

“connexion” group for self-discovery, education, faith-sharing and service

• Provides for participation in a national network of people relating their faith to their work

Contact the United Methodist Association for information on how to start an

Order of Good Shepherds chapterat your organization.

The Order of Good Shepherds is a program of theUnited Methodist Association of Health & Welfare Ministries

407 Corporate Center Dr., Suite B Vandalia, Ohio 45377

Telephone: 937.415.3624Fax: 937.222.7364

Web site: www.umassociation.org

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