Jim Yerger

When did you become a member of Good Shepherd?

2001

What attracted you to the parish community?

Its welcoming and warm worshiping atmosphere

Why did you decide to join the human concerns commission?

Before moving from the Northwest side of Milwaukee to Germantown and joining Good Shepherd, I spent many years on a parish Human Concerns committee.

What do you feel has been the most significant development or change for the parish as a result of the group’s efforts in your time on this commission?

Keeping Social Justice causes at the forefront of the parish

Please describe the community of Good Shepherd in three words.

Warm, Welcoming, and Non-discriminatory

What is your favorite experience or memory as part of the parish community?

Leading discussions for the Men’s Spiritual Discussion Group