Pastoral Team
 
February 18, 2025
 
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Pastor, Rev. T.H. Sheppard. He peacefully went to be with the Lord this evening surrounded by his loving wife, Joan; his son, Len, and wife, Sam, along with their son, Cobin; his son, T.C.; and his sister, Sheri McClain.
 
Pastor Sheppard dedicated his life to serving God and the Millington church for nearly forty years, leading with unwavering faith, love, and compassion. While our hearts are broken, we take comfort in knowing he is now in the presence of the Lord he so faithfully served.
 
Please keep the Sheppard family and our church family in your prayers during this time. 
 
During this time of transition, Rev. Blake Proctor serves as the church’s Acting Lead Pastor.
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OUR PASTOR
 
Pastor T. H. Sheppard was elected senior pastor of The Apostolic Church on May 18, 1985 and his first service was on June 6, 1985. He attended Apostolic Bible Institute from 1972 – 1974. Pastor Sheppard has been active within the United Pentecostal Church International for over 50 years—serving on various local and district committees. He served on the TN District Board as Presbyter of Section Eleven for 20 years. In addition, he is a gifted teacher, preacher, and musician.
 
Sis. Joan Sheppard actively serves along side her husband in pastoral ministry at The Apostolic Church. She served as our Christian school principal and taught students in the upper levels for over 22 years. She served on the TN District Ladies Committee as Ladies Leader of Section Eleven for 20 years. She currently serves as the TN District Women of Worth Director. Sis. Sheppard is a gifted teacher and marriage counselor.
 
Pastor & Sis. Sheppard have been married for 59 years. They have three boys: Mark, Len, and T.C.
 
Under the Leadership of Pastor Sheppard, we have seen many baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost. We thank God for blessing us with a wonderful Pastor and First Lady!
Meet the dynamic pastoral team at The Apostolic Church. They are a godly, educated, talented, and anointed group of leaders who God has called for such a time as this. Our team is passionate about serving our congregation, city, and surrounding communities.
REV. T. H. SHEPPARD | SENIOR PASTOR
 T 901.485.9220 | E thsheppard@millingtonupc.com
 
SIS. JOAN SHEPPARD | FIRST LADY
T 901.485.3442 | E joansheppard@tacmillington.com
 
REV. JOSHUA BLAKE PROCTOR | FAMILY & ACTING LEAD PASTOR
T 901.674-0316 | E jproctor@tacmillington.com
 
  • Pastor Blake serves as TAC’s Family Pastor – a position he has held since December 2020. He assists the senior pastor with pastoral counseling, family spiritual guidance, convalescent care, bereavement care and celebratory events such as: baptisms, child dedications and weddings. He and his wife, Natalie, also serve as The Merge group leaders.
  • Pastor Blake holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Health Science from Grand Canyon University – Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Pastor Blake and his wife, Natalie, have three beautiful daughters – Shyla, Braelynn, and Anistynn. They have one dog that they adore – Koda.
  • Pastor Blake is Chief Operating Officer at Cabinets Unlimited, Inc. in Munford, Tennessee.
 
T.C. SHEPPARD | ADMINISTRATIVE & WORSHIP PASTOR
T 901.872-3558| E tcsheppard@millingtonupc.com
 
  • Brother T.C. serves as TAC’s Administrative and Worship Pastor – positions he has held since January 2007. He assist the senior pastor with day-to-day operations and administrative functions of a church, including managing staff, overseeing finances, strategic planning, and ensuring the church effectively executes its mission. In addition, he is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the church’s worship services, including selecting music, coordinating worship teams, and ensuring a cohesive and engaging worship experience for the congregation.
  • Brother T.C. is Senior Vice President of Sales and Consumer Finance at UMH Properties, Inc.