Meet the Team
Pastor & 1st Lady Timothy Dortch, The Shepherd’s Branch Ministry Overseers
Pastors Timothy & Terri Dortch have been overseeing The Shepherd’s Branch Ministry since its foundation. With a wealth of knowledge from his time attending North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Wayne Community College, Mount Olive College, and Capella University, Pastor Timothy knew he was called to ministry. He obtained a Bachelors of Science in Religion, and a Master of Science in Human Services with a specialization in Counseling Studies. His wife, Terri Dortch, has been right by his side using her spiritual gift of teaching to educate the community and church members. She loves teaching Sunday School and Bible studies. With a heart of service, she also serves as Women’s Ministry Director for Women of Truth at the church and the chaplain and past president for the Goldsboro Branch of the National Association of University Women, whose goal is to educate youth and provide scholarships for higher education. Together their passion for winning souls and the Word of God has helped drive them to continue their mission for over 28 years.
Dawn Branch, Pastor
Dawn Branch is the founder and pastor of The Shepherd's Branch Ministry. She has a Master's degree from the NC College of Theology and has used your experience and education to open up a subsidiary NCCT school. She can also be heard every other Sunday at 6:00 pm on WETC 540, where she hosts "Making It Plain". Personally, Dawn has always loved to cook, and has worked in the food industry since her teen years. She recently launched The Shepherd's Branch Catering Service! She enjoys spending time with her family that consists of her husband, Glenn Branch, and 5 children.
Shelly Smith, Missionary
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Shelly moved to North Carolina in 1994, and soon after began her friendship with Pastor Dawn Branch. She has always supported the vision of The Shepherd’s Branch Ministry ever since God called Pastor Dawn to ministry. Shelly gave her life to the Lord 33 years ago, and she first became active in ministry when she became an usher and choir director at Grace Pentecostal. In 1995, Shelly joined Pastor Dawn in her street ministry, and she has been active in her ministry ever since. Shelly loves teaching the word, reading, and spending time with her 5 children and 5 grandchildren.