Shepherd Church
Neimad Durham currently serves as an Associate Pastor at Shepherd Church while also fulfilling the role of Adjunct Professor at Hope International University since June 2021, focusing on graduate-level course instruction. Previous experience includes serving as an Associate Pastor at Real Life Church and Discovery Church, where significant contributions involved overseeing guest services, launching financial literacy programs, and managing marketing efforts. Additionally, Neimad operated Body Performance Personal Exercise Training, promoting fitness and health education. Earlier roles included directing an after-school program for children with behavioral challenges at The Help Group and extensive volunteering in youth leadership and ministry. Neimad holds a Master of Ministry from Hope International University and a Bachelor's in Organizational Leadership from Biola University.
Shepherd Church
Shepherd Church is a non-denominational, independent Christian church located in Porter Ranch, California. Shepherd has 10,000 regular attenders across four locations within the Los Angeles area. The senior pastor is Dudley Rutherford, who has guided this church since 1987.