Pastor Dudley outlines the new theme for 2015 at Shepherd Church: “I Love My Church.” Today, more than ever before, the Christian Church is subjected to ridicule and persecution. As believers, we ought to love, protect, serve, and defend the Church—which is the bride of Christ—because Christ loved her and laid down His life for her (Ephesians 5:25). In what ways can you lovingly demonstrate your commitment to the Church, in word and deed, in the coming year?