Shepherd Community Center
Allen Southerland has a significant history in various roles within the Church of the Nazarene, serving as a Lead Pastor at multiple churches and currently holding positions such as Chief Recruitment Officer at Shepherd Community Center and Work and Witness Coordinator for the USA/Canada Region. Allen is dedicated to the mission of breaking the cycle of poverty in Indianapolis and has a strong background in pastoral leadership, with degrees in Pastoral Leadership and Religious Education.
Shepherd Community Center
Shepherd is a faith-based, non-profit organization established in 1985 with a simple but staggering goal: to break the cycle of poverty on the near east side of Indianapolis. Located centrally within the community it serves, Shepherd offers programs for children, teens, adults, and families, helping to meet their physical, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs.