About Us

The congregation of Good Shepherd began its life as a subsidized “package mission” of the American Lutheran Church in 1970. In 1971, a mission developer named Reverend Charles Evavold recruited members for the mission for 8 years. After Reverend Evavold’s 8 year tenure, Philip Borleske became the second pastor and served 6 years.

Good Shepherd is a warm, caring community of believers centered in Christ in Janesville, WI. We are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) and are part of the South Central Synod of Wisconsin.

2025 Church Council

President: Cordy Madorin

President-Elect: Mike Hornby

Secretary: Gloria Jacobson

Treasurer: Enid Branham

Care/Concern: Ruth Demmon

Property/Grounds: Dick McWilliams

Worship/Music: Brenda Kendell

Music Director ~ Charlotte Hawley

Music Director Charlotte Hawley is responsible for all music of the church. She is the organist, directs the choir, performs and arranges special music for services, as well as helps with music for weddings and funerals. Charlotte is adept at almost any variety of music. Charlotte lives in the Janesville area.

Office Manager ~ Lori Weber

Lori has been our office manager since 2017. She has a background in the field of information technology, with experience in graphic design. She lives in the Janesville area.