Short Biography
REV. BRUCE EPPERLY, PH.D., is a teacher, spiritual guide, writer, lecturer, retreat leader, and reiki teacher. The author of fifteen books, he is Professor of Practical Theology and Continuing Education at Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), he is also co-pastor with his wife, Rev. Kate Epperly, D.Min., of Disciples United Community Church in Lancaster, PA.
A graduate of Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, in 1980, Bruce has served as a faculty member at Central Michigan University, Georgetown University, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Wesley Theological Seminary, and Lancaster Theological Seminary. He also served as Senior Protestant Chaplain at Georgetown University. He regularly lectures, leads workshops and retreats, and gives reiki trainings throughout the United States and Canada.
Bruce is married to Dr. Katherine Gould Epperly and is the father of Matt Epperly.
