Good Shepherd is excited to offer a series of engaging workshops designed to deepen faith, strengthen relationships, and spark meaningful conversations. Whether you’re hoping to grow spiritually, navigate a new season of life, or engage with pressing issues in our community, you’ll find a space here to learn, reflect, and connect. These workshops are open to everyone—no matter where you’re starting from. So bring your questions, your curiosity, and maybe a friend, too. Let’s grow together!
Good Shepherd DIGGING DEEPER Workshops
Bryan grew up in the Northland of Kansas City and absolutely loves every bit of being from the Midwest. He has a deep passion for the life changing work Jesus does through the environment of a small group. He loves to write, read, and have conversations around faith and spirituality. Bryan is the Pastor of Discipleship and holds a Bachelor of Science from Friends University in Organizational Management and Leadership and holds a Master's Degree From St. Paul School of Theology focusing on Spiritual Formation.
He has two amazing adult children, Brody & Olivia and has been happily married to his wife Tara for over 30 years.
Bryan Rezen
PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP
Master of Arts degree in Spiritual Formation.
our speaker lineup
Gerry Pickett serves at Good Shepherd through the Free Methodist Church and works as a Software Engineer at Pushpay. Originally from Iowa, he earned his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and was ordained in 2014. Gerry and his wife, Candace, live in Kansas City with their two kids, Mariko and Hana. He loves all things Kansas City—especially the Chiefs, BBQ, and craft beer—and enjoys reading, board games, and video games in his free time.
Education & Ordination
• B.S. in Management Information Systems, Iowa State University (2007)
• Master of Divinity, Fuller Theological Seminary (2010)
• Elder Ordination, Free Methodist Church (2014)
Gerry Pickett
presenter: Where Are My Reading Glasses? Lenses That We View the Bible Through
Holding a Master of Arts in Christian Education, Steve brings both academic insight and heartfelt passion to his role in spiritual formation. Steve has contributed to broader conversations on discipleship through platforms like the Missouri Conference’s “Jump Start” podcast, where he and Pastor Bryan discuss building effective discipleship systems rooted in worship practices.
Education & Ordination
• Master of Arts Degree in Christian Education
Steve Girald
PRESENTER:Understanding the World of the New Testament
