Ministry Support: It takes a minimum of $300 per month to keep The Shepherd Network™ running. To further this ministry and reach more people, we welcome donations of any amount — a recurring monthly gift of $15 or more is deeply appreciated. One-Time and recurring annual gifts are also greatly appreciated.
When You Can't Be There, We're Here.
Can't make it to church? You don't have to walk in faith alone.
The Shepherd Network™ is a welcoming online Christian community bringing faith, fellowship, prayer, and biblical encouragement beyond the walls of a traditional church building.
For shut-ins and others who are homebound, caregivers, people working Sundays, and those healing from painful church experiences, connection can feel out of reach. Here, you have a place to find encouragement, share prayer needs, and connect with others as you grow in faith.
We affirm the importance of local church worship and in-person Christian fellowship whenever possible. Our online community supports that connection; it is not a substitute for church attendance for those able to participate. If you are walking through a season of hurt, we welcome you with compassion and encourage healing and renewed fellowship with a caring local congregation when you are ready.
Already active in your church? You are welcome here, too — as part of a wider community of Christian encouragement throughout the week.
Faith • Truth • Legacy. You are not alone.
You Were Made for This.
Faith was never meant to be walked alone. The Shepherd Network™ community is a living, growing gathering of believers — people who are serious about the Word, serious about their walk, and serious about one another.
Start free. Go deeper when you are ready. The door is always open.
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." — Proverbs 27:17 (NASB)
5-minute audio guide — The Fold, The Well, and The Upper Room explained in detail
The Shepherd Network™ Community by the Numbers
Real prayers. Real people. Real faith. See how God is moving through this community.
Hello, friend.
Can I share something from my heart?
The Shepherd Network™ was created with one purpose in mind — to help people draw closer to Christ, find encouragement, and discover a community rooted in faith, truth, and hope.
Every day, people visit this website looking for something. Some are searching for answers. Some are searching for encouragement. Some are carrying burdens they don't know how to share with anyone else.
Through prayer requests, testimonies, devotionals, videos, community interaction, and biblical resources, we're trying to provide a place where people can connect, grow, and be reminded that they are not alone.
What weighs most heavily on my heart is not losing a feature or a page. It's the thought that someone, somewhere, may miss the one devotional, the one testimony, the one prayer, or the one message that could have helped them take a step toward Jesus Christ.
If The Shepherd Network™ has encouraged you, blessed you, or helped you in any way, would you prayerfully consider supporting this ministry?
Thank you for believing in this mission and helping us continue sharing truth, encouragement, and the hope found in Christ.
— Craig Cooper
Founder, The Shepherd Network™
Any amount — one-time or monthly — makes a difference.
Prayer Requests & Testimonies
The Fold is a place of real faith and real community. Share your prayer needs or your testimony — we are here with you.
Find Encouragement by Category
Read how God is moving in the lives of our community. Filter by category to find the specific encouragement you need today.
Craig
August 16, 2026
I am so thankful that God made a way for The Shepherd Network to come into existence. It has given everyone an opportunity to share in God's word; an opportunity to meet individuals living near or around my community; and an opportunity to speak with folks and glean more understanding. Praise God for His mercy, grace, and protection. May God always bless and keep this ministry active and growing. Amen!
No credit card. No commitment. Just faith, fellowship, and a place to belong.
Looking for paid membership options (The Well or The Upper Room)?
→ Click here to view all membership levelsChoose Your Level of Community
From free fellowship to deep discipleship. Every believer has a place here. You are never alone.
👑 The Upper Room 👑
Named after the room where the disciples gathered, prayed, and were forever changed — The Upper Room is the highest level of community The Shepherd Network™ offers. For just $2.50/month, your faith family stretches from coast to coast.
🎁 As a welcome gift — 10% off your entire first ShepherdApparels™ order
Revealed after your payment is verified · Valid for 30 minutes from first dashboard access
🔑 Bundle with VerseKey™ Scholar ($5.00/mo) — get The Upper Room + Bible trivia game together
The Fold
- Welcome area & community access
- Prayer requests — lift your needs to the community
- Testimonials — share what God is doing in your life
- Devotion signup — daily devotions by email
- Site-wide announcements & ministry blasts
- Public devotion archive — last 7 days
- YouTube video feed — latest Shepherd Network videos
- ShepherdApparels™ announcements
- Newsletter signup
Want to delve deeper in your relationship with Christ and enjoy having others of like-mindedness to communicate with, consider joining the Upper Room for only $2.50 per month or get an even better offer of $25.00 per year and have exclusive discounts and content.
The Well
- Everything in The Fold — all free features included
- Local Christian events near your zip code (25-mile radius, updated daily)
- City-by-city community growth map (city/state only, no personal data)
- Member login & personal dashboard
- Member-only devotionals not available to the public
- Deeper weekly reflections & Bible study content
- Private discussion area — faith conversations without the noise
- Early access to Shepherd's Journal™ articles
- 💐 MOMDAY15 · DADDAY15 · BlkFri15 seasonal Apparels discounts
Bundle with VerseKey™ Seeker ($3.50/mo) or Scholar ($4.50/mo) — save more when you combine
Helps connect you with local community members in The Well.
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⚡ Bundle with VerseKey™ & Save
The Upper Room
- 🎁 10% off ShepherdApparels™ welcome gift — revealed after payment confirmed, valid 30 min
- City-by-city national community growth map (city/state only, no personal data)
- AI-moderated national community feed — post, share, and interact nationwide
- National Christian events browser — conferences, revivals & gatherings anywhere in the US
- Premium Bible study content — deeper than anything publicly available
- Private teaching videos from The Shepherd Network™
- Deeper discipleship resources for serious spiritual growth
- Exclusive Upper Room community posts & priority prayer engagement
- 🏷️ Upper30 — 30% off · 2 items min · plus seasonal codes (MOMDAY20, DADDAY20, BlkFri20, Christmas25)
Bundle with VerseKey™ Seeker ($4.00/mo) or Scholar ($5.00/mo) — save more when you combine
Helps connect you with local community members in The Well.
AGE DECLARATION *
Secure checkout via Stripe · Recurring subscription · Cancel anytime
⚡ Bundle with VerseKey™ & Save
Start with The Fold — It's completely free
Find the Community That Fits Your Faith Journey
Three tiers. One mission. Choose how deep you want to go.
The Fold
Start Here. You Belong. You Are Not Alone™.
WHAT YOU GET
- Welcome area & faith community feed
- Prayer request board — post and receive prayer
- Testimonial sharing
- Daily devotional signup & 7-day archive
- YouTube video feed from @TheShepherdNetwork
- ShepherdApparels™ announcements
- Newsletter signup
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Exclusive ShepherdApparels™ Discount Codes — Only for Members
The deeper you go, the greater the reward. These are not public sale codes. They are private, member-only gifts — revealed inside your member dashboard only after your payment is verified.
The Fold
Free community access. No exclusive discount codes — but you're always welcome here.
The Well
Seasonal ShepherdApparels™ discounts for Well members.
- 💐 MOMDAY15 — 15% off · 3 items · Mother's Day
- 👔 DADDAY15 — 15% off · 3 items · Father's Day
- 🛍️ BlkFri15 — 15% off · $70+ · Black Friday weekend
The Upper Room
- 🎁 10% welcome gift — valid 30 min after payment
- 🏷️ Upper30 — 30% off · 2 items minimum
- 💐 MOMDAY20 — 20% off · 2 items · Mother's Day
- 👔 DADDAY20 — 20% off · 2 items · Father's Day
- 🛍️ BlkFri20 — 20% off · $50+ · Black Friday weekend
- 🎄 Christmas25 — 25% off · Nov 25–Dec 15
⭐ The greatest ShepherdApparels™ discounts at The Shepherd Network™
⚠ Discount codes are never displayed publicly. Welcome codes are revealed inside your member dashboard for exactly 30 minutes after payment is verified.
What You Gain When You Go Deeper
The Fold is your foundation. But The Well and The Upper Room are where your faith community truly comes alive.
Compare All Tiers
| Feature | The Fold | The Well | The Upper Room ⭐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Access | |||
| Prayer Request Section | |||
| Testimonials / Share a Message | |||
| Devotion Signup (Daily Email) | |||
| Site-Wide Announcements & Blasts | |||
| Public Devotion Archive (7 Days) | |||
| YouTube Video Feed | |||
| ShepherdApparels™ Announcements | |||
| Newsletter | |||
| Member-Only Devotions | — | ||
| Deeper Weekly Reflections | — | ||
| Private Discussion Area | — | ||
| Early Journal Access | — | ||
| Member Login & Dashboard | — | ||
| Local Christian Events (25-mile radius) | — | ||
| City-by-City Community Growth Map | — | ||
| National Community Growth Map | — | — | |
| AI-Moderated National Community Feed | — | — | |
| National Christian Events Browser | — | — | |
| Welcome Discount Code (30 min) | — | — | 10% off · no min |
| Year-Round Code (Upper30) | — | — | 30% off · 2 items min |
| Mother's Day Discount | — | MOMDAY15 · 15% · 3 items | MOMDAY20 · 20% · 2 items |
| Father's Day Discount | — | DADDAY15 · 15% · 3 items | DADDAY20 · 20% · 2 items |
| Black Friday Discount | — | BlkFri15 · 15% · $70+ | BlkFri20 · 20% · $50+ |
| Christmas Discount | — | — | Christmas25 · 25% · Nov 25–Dec 15 |
| Surprise Codes (year-round) | — | — | 10% off · up to 4/yr |
| Premium Bible Study Content | — | — | |
| Private Teaching Videos | — | — | |
| Deeper Discipleship Resources | — | — | |
| Priority Prayer Engagement | — | — | |
| Greatest Apparels Discounts | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Community Built on Truth
In the last days, deception will increase — even among believers. The Shepherd Network™ community exists to anchor every member in the unchanging truth of God's Word. We study Scripture together, hold one another accountable, and walk in the light of biblical truth so that no deception can take root.
"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." — John 8:32 (NASB)