The Rev. Canon Martin Eppard is the founding pastor of The Church of the Good Shepherd. He is married and has four Children. Father Eppard is a former Howard County Police Officer and he serves as a Police Chaplain. In addition to his duties in the parish, he is a canon to the bishop and sits on the Bishop's Council. He teaches Theology and Church History at St. Michael's Seminary and taught church history at Mt. de Sales Academy. Father Eppard received the Diploma in Biblical Studies from Elim Bible Institute. He holds a BA degree in Religion and Philosophy from Western Maryland College, an MA degree in Theology from St. Mary's Seminary & University, A Masters of Ministry from Holy Trinity Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Michael's Seminary.
Father Terry Murphy is Married to Dale and has two sons and one daughter. He has an Associate's Degree in Business and is a Certified Scuba Diver. Father Terry was the Vice President of District 6 Local 2100 AFL-CIO and retired in November 2002 after 31 plus years as a lineman for Verizon.
Father Terry has had Seven plus years of inner city street ministry in South Baltimore . He is currently leading Christ the Redeemer Church/Outreach Ministries in Pigtown section of South Baltimore .
Commisioned Minister for Evangalism in the CEC - November 2002
Attended St. Michael's Seminary (January 2004)
Ordained to the Deaconate - May 22, 2004
Ordained to the Priesthood - May 12, 2007
Chaplain for Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company and a Volunteer Fire Fighter for the Jarretsville Volunteer Fire Company