Fellowship Leadership

Bishop Owens F. Shepard Sr. is a multifaceted individual whose life bridges both ministry and the marketplace. Born to the late Mother Armett Shepard and the late Deacon Owens C. Shepard, he was raised in a Christian home where the Word of God was instilled in him from an early age. Though it had long been prophesied that he would preach the Gospel, Bishop Shepard initially resisted his calling. In 1986, he joined the U.S. Army, serving on active duty and temporarily relocating from his hometown of Rochester, New York. Upon returning home, he worked in various roles before discovering his passion for business. Driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, he has gone on to become a respected businessman and leader in the private security industry. He is the founder and CEO of Enterprise Security Consulting and Training Inc., as well as the Enterprise School of Security Guard Training, a professional training institution that equips individuals for successful careers in security across the region. Bishop Shepard’s spiritual journey took a transformative turn in 1996 when he accepted Jesus Christ during the time of his mother’s illness. This moment marked the beginning of a renewed walk with God. He answered the call to ministry in April 2000 and was later ordained as a Church Elder and installed as Pastor of God Healing Temple on August 12, 2001. In June 2018, he was consecrated to the episcopacy within the Kingdom Dominion Covenant Ministries Fellowship (KDCMF). His service to the fellowship has included the roles of Incorporator, Trustee, Jurisdictional Bishop for the 1st Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction (Rochester, NY), 3rd Assistant Presiding Bishop, and 1st Assistant Presiding Bishop. A dynamic preacher and visionary, Bishop Shepard co-launched the God Healing Temple Radio Revival, a program where he and his mother preached the Gospel and prayed for listeners live on air. Following its 3½-year run, he launched the God Healing Temple Global Media Network in 2007. The network continues to serve as the production arm for the God Healing Temple Television Revival, which airs on RCTV Channel 15 and online radio platforms, reaching viewers and listeners around the world. Beyond ministry and business, Bishop Shepard serves as Recording Secretary of the Baptist Minister’s Alliance of Greater Rochester and participates in several community-based boards and initiatives that focus on justice, safety, and spiritual empowerment. A true servant-leader, Bishop Shepard is known for preaching the unadulterated Gospel with conviction and compassion. He is married to Elect Lady Lakisha Shepard (Walker), and together they are the proud parents of eleven children.