Sharing Faith, Giving Hope
Ben Shepherd, the founder and lead pastor of Faith Connect Church.

Welcome Message
Welcome to My Ministry!
Through sermons, devotionals, and outreach, I want to help you grow in faith and experience God’s love in every area of your life.
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
Featured Sermon
Finding Strength in God’s Promises
Watch the latest message on trusting God in uncertain times.
Spreading the Word
Sermons Preached
Podcast Downloads
Years in Ministry
Baptisms Performed
A Life-Changing book
Beyond Sunday: Living for God every day
A book that dives deep into faith, overcoming struggles and spiritual growth. This inspiring read will challenge, uplift, and strengthen your walk with God.
What You’ll Find Inside:
- Biblical insights for everyday life
- Personal stories & testimonies
- Encouragement for tough seasons
Sermons & Teachings
Grow in faith through biblical insights and practical teachings.
Listen to my podcast
The Faith Connect Podcast
Tune in to The Faith Connect, where Pastor Ben Shepherd shares powerful messages, faith-filled discussions, and practical insights to help you grow spiritually.
New episoders drop every Tuesday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Reflections of Faith
A blog to inspire, uplift, and strengthen your walk with God.
“True wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord; seeking Him brings understanding.”
Your Questions, Answered
What are your gatherings like?
First, we must understand church is not a building, a Sunday school class, or a service time. According to scripture, a church gathering is a group of people coming together in Christ and the people are the church. Jesus shows us in Matthew 18 that a gathering can be as little as two people together.
What happens when I visit?
The service usually involves the singing of hymns, reading of scripture verses and possibly a psalm. If the church follows a lectionary, the sermon will often be about the scripture lections assigned to that day. Eucharistic churches have usually Holy Communion either every Sunday or several Sundays a month.
What should I bring?
There are no rules as to what to bring to church, other than your self, an open heart and mind. Some bring a bible, if you’re going to engage in bible study.
How should I dress?
If you want to know how to dress for church, something modest and comfortable should be fine. Generally, graphic tees that show off sports team logos or bands should never be worn to church. Solid-colored tops are fine, and even something with a pattern should be OK to wear.
Can I invite people to come with?
Ask your friends if they have a place to worship the Savior and invite them to come worship with you, especially at times like Christmas and Easter. If they aren’t Christians, ask them if they’d like to learn more about Jesus Christ and invite them to experience a Christian worship service with you. Remember to show the same respect for their beliefs that you hope they will give yours.
What if we didn't answer your question?
There are many questions Christians are asked that the individual Christian is unable to answer. It happens all the time.
