Kenneth Sheppard
Senior Pastor
Pastor Kenneth E. B. Sheppard (affectionately called Pastor Kenny) serves as the Lead Pastor of Bethesda Christian Fellowship (formally the West Oak Lane Church of God). Pastor Kenny was born and raised in Philadelphia and is a proud graduate of the Philadelphia Public School system. After years of working in both the private and public sector he began studying at Rosemont College in Rosemont, PA where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Pastor Kenny grew up in the church that his father pastored for 45 years. Growing up, Pastor Kenny never believed that he would follow in his father’s footsteps, however God had a plan. In July 2018 the Holy Spirit began to speak and Pastor Kenny answered the call. As a result, God told him to go back to his home church. A short time later God also instructed him to go back to school to further his education. He was obedient and earned a second bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College in 2020. After accepting the call to the ministry, Pastor Kenny served faithfully in his home church as a minister, as well as a co-leader (along with his wife) of the Married Couples Ministry at Bethesda. In 2023, Pastor Sheppard was selected to be the next Pastor of Bethesda Christian Fellowship, and on July 1, 2024, he became the lead pastor of Bethesda.
