SPIRITUAL
FORMATION
for Men & Women
“To follow Jesus is not just to believe in his life; it is also to follow him into his lifestyle.”
– Justin Whitmel Earley
OUR MISSION
The spiritual formation team exists to equip the men and women of Good Shepherd with context, content, and habits that will form them into followers of Christ who are rooted in the gospel, reflecting the Kingdom, and reaching our city.
DISCIPLESHIP
GROUPS
Discipleship groups are small groups of either women or men who meet weekly to go deeper into Scripture through reading, prayer, discussion, and self-reflection. While similar to a Bible study, discipleship groups are less instructional than they are relational in nature. Our goal is to learn to apply the truths of Scripture to our daily lives as we seek to follow Jesus and make much of his name in our homes, cities, workplaces, schools, etc.
For our first year, all of the groups will be studying the Old Testament. Each discipleship group's leader will act as a facilitator, guiding a discussion based on readings and questions the members will reflect on before getting together. These groups are designed to be a safe space to listen, learn, share, and grow together as you encounter God through His word and fellowship with one another.
RESOURCES FOR WOMEN
Join our women’s Facebook group to stay in the loop on the organic goings-on in and around the church. Meal trains, furniture give aways, etc!
When you sign up for “Let’s Get Coffee” you’ll be matched with another woman in the church to get to know over coffee or a meal!
Upcoming Events
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Joshua Bloodworth
Spiritual Formation Team Co-Leader
Josh is a physical therapist who lives in Athens with his beautiful wife, Anna, and their first born, Lyon. He has a desire for the people of Good Shepherd to know and seek the Lord, and is excited to serve the men of the church through prayer, discipleship, and ministry to reach that end. Josh hopes to see the church seek the lost and serve the needy in and around the city of Athens.
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Sidney Middlebrooks
Spiritual Formation Team Co-Leader
Sidney has been at Good Shepherd since her and her family moved back to Athens in 2020. She has a heart for building authentic and kind community and encouraging others to truly enjoy walking with the Lord. She stays home with her three children and in her spare time enjoys pottery, reading and getting to the North Georgia mountains whenever she can. Her most recommended books are Forgive by Tim Keller, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero and Making All Things New by David Powlison. She loves grabbing coffee and meeting new people and would love to help you find your people at Good Shepherd.
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Amy Hulsey
Spiritual Formation Team Member
Amy is married to her best friend from high school, Tim, and a mom of two wonderful daughters. She loves a good walk just about anywhere–but especially on the beach–and she loves conversation with women of all ages. She works part time at Fowler Drive Elementary, where she loves to get as many great books into kids’ hands as she can.
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Tim Hulsey
Spiritual Formation Team Member
Tim grew up in Atlanta and Norcross, Ga. He married his high school sweetheart Amy. Tim graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Marketing. Tim has spent his career as a small business owner, and working in John Deere dealerships. Amy and Tim have two daughters Hannah (35) and Caroline (33). Tim loves to learn about gardening and real estate.. He also loves people, and getting to know their stories.
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Kasey Shuler
Spiritual Formation Team Member
Kasey is wife to the worship leader with great hair, mom to two growing girls and a fur baby, and owns the Joyful Health Collective, which helps others heal their relationship with food and exercise by grace. She teaches Pound Fitness for fun at the YMCA, her favorite date night spot is ZZ and Simone's, and is always happy to meet you on a walk outside to talk books and big ideas.
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Mike Waddell
Spiritual Formation Team Member
Mike and his wife, Dayna, and kids, Claire and Everett, started attending Good Shepherd soon after they moved to Athens in 2017. He has worked in the business world starting and growing companies for nearly 20 years. In his free time, he completed a Master of Arts in Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary in 2013. He and his family enjoy their silver lab, Lottie, and traveling - domestically in their camper, and abroad, whenever they can. He loves getting to know people and hearing their story. He spends his free time enjoying coffee with friends, reading, spending time outdoors, and rooting on Alabama football.
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Jen Bole
Spiritual Formation Team Member
Jen never imagined she’d still be in Athens 30 years after graduating from UGA, but it turns out this college town is also a great place to marry and raise three sons! These years have been marked by homeschooling, adventures with her boys, and ministry to women & children in the local church. Ask Jen about her family’s favorite camping spot, the best tree to climb on campus, or trustworthy books & podcasts! She’d love to grab coffee with you!
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Alex Nikitin
Spiritual Formation Team Member
Alex, originally from Marietta, GA, has lived in Athens since 2019 when he moved to the Classic City to attend UGA. Alex graduated from UGA in 2021 and now works for Jackson Spalding, an Atlanta based PR and marketing agency. He has attended GSPC the last two years and cherishes the time he gets to serve the church.
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Savannah Bennett
Spiritual Formation Team Member
Savannah is married to Chet. Savannah is an Elementary School Counselor. In her free time, she enjoys reading, being outside, baking, and spending time with friends and family.
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Hannah Dolan
Spiritual Formation Team Member
Hannah recently graduated from UGA and currently works at Family Promise of Athens, a shelter for families experiencing homelessness. She enjoys walking/running around town, being outside, and trying to make stuff whether it’s music, food, or art. She loves her Nike slides and her husband, Nathan.