Shepherd of the Valley is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA). In 1968 the Presbytery of the Rio Grande announced that it was in the process of establishing a new church in Albuquerque’s North Valley, purchasing four acres at 1801 Montano Blvd NW.

Northminster Presbyterian Church at Indian School and 7^th learned they would have to move buildings due to construction of I-40. Alameda Presbyterian Church near Alameda and 4^th lost their pastor. These two congregations decided to join together to form a vital ministry in the North Valley.

Shepherd of the Valley Church was founded in 1969, meeting at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School for worship. The organizing minister was a young and vibrant Irishman named David McConaughy. The sanctuary and education building at 1801 Montano Rd were completed in 1972.

The second called and installed pastor was the Rev. Phillip Butin, who served from 1993-2002. During his time, the new sanctuary and gathering space were constructed.

The Rev. Thomas Hart was called and installed in 2004 and served through 2022 as head pastor. The Rev. Sarah Chivington-Buck was called and installed in 2018 as the first associate pastor to serve Shepherd of the Valley.