The Vestry is the lay governing body of the church. With the Rector and guided by the Canons and Constitutions of the Episcopal Church, the Vestry is responsible for making decisions that effect the life of the church. The Senior Warden is the head of the Vestry, while the Junior Warden acts as supervisor of the plant of the church.

At Good Shepherd, the Vestry serves as liasions with our ministry heads. The ministries are organized using the acronym APOSTLES.