No One Walks Alone

Apply to Join
Good Shepherd

This is not a program. It is a covenant. Tell us who you are, where you have been, and what you are called to build — and we will walk with you.

The Path Forward

What to Expect

01

Submit Your Application

Complete this form honestly. There are no wrong answers — only your story, your service, and your calling.

02

Initial Conversation

Within 72 hours, a member of the Good Shepherd team will reach out to schedule a personal conversation.

03

Covenant Orientation

You will learn the Good Shepherd Way — the principles, the land, the work, and the community you are joining.

04

Begin Your Apprenticeship

You are matched to your interest area and begin working alongside experienced stewards. The healing starts on day one.

Your Calling

Areas of Apprenticeship

Regenerative Agriculture

Farming, soil restoration, permaculture, and land stewardship

Aquaponics & Water Systems

Fish husbandry, water chemistry, and closed-loop food systems

Artisan Crafts & Woodworking

Furniture, metalwork, leathercraft, and mastery-based making

Construction & Earth Building

Earth-bermed homes, natural building, and infrastructure

Community & Family Healing

Peer support, family programs, and community building

Education & Youth Programs

Teaching, mentorship, and children's programs

Begin Here

Your Application

All fields marked * are required. Your information is held in confidence and will only be used to contact you about your application.

Personal Information

Military Service

Your Story

By submitting this application you consent to Good Shepherd Homestead & Sanctuary contacting you regarding your application. Your information will never be sold or shared with third parties.