Rev. Dr. Kevin Russell Sheppard, Sr.
Rev. Dr. Kevin Russell Sheppard, Sr.
Dr. Sheppard was educated through the Newberry County School System, graduating from Newberry High School in 1992. After serving in the United States Air Force, he continued his education at Newberry College, pursuing a degree in International Government & Commerce. Dr. Sheppard has continued to enhance his education. In December of 2008, he received his Paralegal Studies degree from MidlandsTechnicalCollege, and in December 2010 he obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies from the University of South Carolina. He also holds a Continuing Pastoral Ministry Certificate from Morris College obtained in May of 2010. Currently, Pastor Sheppard is enrolled at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC where he is pursuing a Dual Degree, the Master of Divinity & the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling. He is also enrolled at North Greenville University working towards a Master's Degree in Business Administration. He is also a veteran of the United States Air Force and a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. Sheppard is married to the former Janelle Gadson of Eutawville, SC and they have 2 wonderful sons, Kevin Russell Sheppard, Jr. and Jonathan Grant Sheppard. Dr. Sheppard is employed as an Intake Coordinator and Investigator in the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Sheppard has served in numerous capacities within the local community, as well as several positions within the spiritual vineyard at the local, and Associational levels. God has continued to bless Pastor Sheppard with the ability to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to spread his word wherever he goes.