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Formed: 1979 Established: 1979
This page last updated:4/2/2013
Shepherdsfield Community
Fulton, Missouri,
United States
Shepherd
 Shepherdsfield Community is a Christian fellowship (an intentional Christian community) which seeks to live as the Early Christians did and as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. This "Apostolic Christianity" included "Sharing all things in common." We have accepted Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth and the Life. Through Him we have found answers to the many questions that arise in trying to live together and reaching out to others.
We are located in a farming area outside the city of Fulton, Missouri, and within driving distance of Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri.
We earn our living through a window washing and power washing company, deck restoration, painting, carpentry, and several small cottage industries.
We operate our own school for all our children and take the task of raising children in an environment of "purity and childlikeness," along with the preservation of the family unit, seriously.
Our desire has been to show others that Christianity is not limited to the institutional forms that have so disenchanted many people and led them to reject the claims of Jesus of Nazareth, our Lord and Savior. We have a literature mission ministry, including printing and publishing, that reaches various parts of the world in studies of Scripture and principles of Life.
We would not want to mislead anyone by claiming our life is a "Utopia" that requires little or no effort from the individual. Quite the contrary; true peace and brotherhood can only be accomplished when the utmost of diligence is applied to live out and promote the things that lead to peace and unity. That requires struggle in order for the goodness of God to be "fleshed out" in us. However, we find great joy in living for Him in the present and seeing ourselves and others changed from day to day.
Thank you for your interest.
 
Contact:
777 Shepherdsfield Rd.
Fulton, Missouri 65251 United States
Phone: 573-642-2828
Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)
This page last updated:4/2/2013
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please call to arrange a time before visiting.
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community is a legally sanctioned church or religious organization and living in our community is restricted to members of that religion as allowed by law. Our religion does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. Housing in our community is non-commercial (i.e. not intended to make a profit).

Population
Members(adults and children):
22
Government
Decision Making:
Other
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
100% income sharing
(We have a)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(We have a daily schedule that all participate in.)
Join Fee:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
200 acres (80.9 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
35
Cohousing:
No
(Each family has their own residence.)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
(We are non-denominational Christian)
Educational Style(s):
Private school at the community
 
 
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