Welcome to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Our Pastor - Rev. Bob Belknap
Our Pastor - Rev. Bob Belknap
Our Pastor - Rev. Bob Belknap
Bob was born in Germany, and was baptized in the Evangelische Kirche in Herdecke, Germany. He graduated in 1964 from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Accounting and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant of Marines. Pastor was with the 1st Battalion 5th Marines in Vietnam and upon returning to CONUS was assigned to Camp Lejeune, Nor
Bob was born in Germany, and was baptized in the Evangelische Kirche in Herdecke, Germany. He graduated in 1964 from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Accounting and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant of Marines. Pastor was with the 1st Battalion 5th Marines in Vietnam and upon returning to CONUS was assigned to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Pastor was released from ACDU and commenced his studies in the Law at the University of Georgia and in June of 1970 graduated with a Juris Doctor degree. While in Law School, Bob received various assignments to ACDU with the Marine Corps and commenced his Marine Reserve Career. Colonel Belknap retired from the Marine Corps in 1995 as the Assistant Director, Reserve Affairs, Judge Advocate Division, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with Bronze Star, NDSM, Vietnam CG, RVN SVM with 4 bronze stars, OMCR Medal (with 5 bronze stars), PUC, MUC, Combat Action Ribbon, Reserve Medal and numerous Certificates of Commendations and other recognitions of outstanding service. Bob practiced law with Texaco, the City of New Orleans, and was in private practice in New Orleans and in Slidell, LA. He served on several occasions as Judge Ad Hoc in New Orleans and was an instructor for numerous continuing legal education courses. He was an adjunct faculty member at Delgado Community College and Concordia University Wisconsin, New Orleans Center.
Pastor Bob Belknap felt the call and accepted a permanent pastoral position with Good Shepherd on January 12, 2026. If you would like to speak with him directly you can call him at
985-290-7160 or email him at pastor@goodshepherdslidell.org
Please keep him and his wife Linda in your prayers!
Our Council
Our Pastor - Rev. Bob Belknap
Our Pastor - Rev. Bob Belknap
Our Parish Council is fortunate to have these members who felt the call to serve by accepting positions on the council.
President - Gayle Juan
Vice President - Rusty Carpenter
Treasurer - Hank Jaubert
Recording Secretary - Wendy Theard
Financial Secretary - Patti Young
Head Elder - Rod Busby
Trustee - Eddie Carpenter
Pastor - Bob Belknap
Service and Outreach Groups
Our Pastor - Rev. Bob Belknap
Service and Outreach Groups
The LCMS Family at Good Shepherd Lutheran looks forward to you joining us.
Thursday - Care Group at 11:30 a.m. with a
soup lunch and bible study.
Sunday - Bible Study at 9:00 a.m.
Worship at 10:30 a.m.
Ladies' League
- Next Meeting 6/12/26
- Ladies League works in coordination with Slidell Ladies for Liberty to collec
The LCMS Family at Good Shepherd Lutheran looks forward to you joining us.
Thursday - Care Group at 11:30 a.m. with a
soup lunch and bible study.
Sunday - Bible Study at 9:00 a.m.
Worship at 10:30 a.m.
Ladies' League
- Next Meeting 6/12/26
- Ladies League works in coordination with Slidell Ladies for Liberty to collect supplies to be sent to service members stationed oversees. At this time they are collectingJ beef and turkey jerky - either small sticks or packages of pieces. Please bring any donations with you to church on Sunday or reach out to arrange drop off
Men's Club - Next Meeting TBD
The history of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
OUR HISTORY
Beginning as a home-based mission in 2002, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church was indeed a flock determined to follow our Lord. Originally meeting Sunday evening in homes with visiting pastors, by spring of 2004 the church was worshipping Sunday mornings at a rented location near Thompson Road in Slidell. Reverend Robert Aumann served as a f
Beginning as a home-based mission in 2002, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church was indeed a flock determined to follow our Lord. Originally meeting Sunday evening in homes with visiting pastors, by spring of 2004 the church was worshipping Sunday mornings at a rented location near Thompson Road in Slidell. Reverend Robert Aumann served as a fervent encourager and beloved pastor for over 14 years. The sprit of Good Shepherd's congregation remains one of his many legacies. A hallmark of this budding mission church was friendly acceptance and welcoming hospitality, with a meal after Sunday service.
Hurricane Katrina disrupted lives in August 2005, damaging the physical location but not the determination of Good Shepherd members. Again, with worship support from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Picayune MS, Slidell area home gatherings were resumed. A temporary worship location was found at Tammany Twirlers Square and Round Dance Clubhouse beginning in November 2005 on Sunday mornings.
Available land was discovered adjacent to the Twirlers and, with the help of the remarkable "Laborers for Christ team" a new physical building was planted.
Services began August 2009 at 35300 Home Estate Drive. Welcoming guest pastors provided messages and guidance. We continue our mission of "touching lives through hearts and hands, with the love of Jesus. We welcome "Lost Sheep"!