Michael Shepard is currently serving as the Staff Pastor at Joyce Meyer Ministries. He has been in full time pastoral ministry for over 35 years. He earned his undergraduate degree from William Jew...view moreMichael Shepard is currently serving as the Staff Pastor at Joyce Meyer Ministries. He has been in full time pastoral ministry for over 35 years. He earned his undergraduate degree from William Jewell College with majors in Math, History, and Religion. Michael earned his Masters of Ministry and Doctorate of Ministry degrees from Pillsbury College and Seminary with an emphasis in Expository Studies in the New Testament. The fire in his heart is a passion for Jesus and to raise up leaders after His heart. Michael has been happily married to his wife, Pennie, for over 35 years. He is the father of two daughters. Hannah Joy, along with her husband Mark and four sons, live in San Antonio, Texas. Leah Grace works for the Disney Co. and lives in Orlando, Florida.view less