History
The Shepherd’s Guide was founded in 1979 and the first print directory came out in Baltimore, Maryland in 1980. It was introduced to Canada in 1988 where, to this day, local publishers independently own and operate the directories for their designated area. The Canadian Shepherd’s Guide has grown to serve seventeen areas across five provinces in Canada. Each year 200,000 copies of The Canadian Shepherd’s Guide are printed making it the largest Christian directory in Canada. Its online presence receives on average 3,000 unique visitors per month.
Our Purpose
The Shepherd’s Guide strives to strengthen, edify, and unite the Body of Christ and minister to all people by providing these resources:
- Trustworthy Businesses & Services
- Special Offers & Coupons
- Events
- Job Postings
- Christian Churches, Schools, Camps & Ministries
- Prayer Requests
- Informative Faith & Business Blogs
“May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me.” (John 17:23 NIV)
Statement of Faith
The Canadian Shepherd’s Guide is unique in that we are not just another directory. Our Christian business directory emphasizes trust and integrity as the central ethical theme of our directories. To ensure this high standard is conveyed, all advertisers in The Canadian Shepherd’s Guide are given the opportunity to sign the following Statement of Faith:
I have received Jesus Christ as my personal savior and believe Him to be the Son of God who has atoned for my sins. Because I believe all aspects of my life to be lived to honor God, I promise to uphold the highest Biblical standards in my transactions and treat my clients with respect and integrity.