Pastor Tyler has served SPBC since October 2023.  He, Allison, and their three kids come from the Dayton, Ohio area. The Shepard family enjoys spending time outdoors, making music together, meeting new people, exploring new places, trying new hobbies, and playing with their Corgi, "Poppy."
 
Tyler is currently working on his D. Min. degree in Pastoral Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, having studied previously at Cedarville University.