Larry is married to his wife, Marie Wideman Murphy. They are the parents of two children: Jennifer Rhonda Murphy and James Evan Murphy. They have four grandchildren: Justin, Laci, Bradach, and Paisli.
Rev. Murphy is an honorable discharged Army veteran. He spent most of his career at the General Electric Company in Planning, Production Control, Supervision, and Purchasing. Pastor Murphy received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Limestone University.
In October 2009, he accepted the call to preach after realizing that he should not be influenced by mere man concerning his vocation. He is currently licensed and ordained to preach the Gospel wherever God in His Providence calls him.
After receiving his calling to preach the WORD from God, he pursued and received his Master's Degree from Erskine Theological Seminary. He also received his Doctoral Degree from Northwestern Theological Seminary. Prior to being called as Senior Pastor at Mt. Rowell Baptist Church, he was an Associate Minister at New Foundation Missionary Baptist Church in Easley, SC.
Rev. Murphy is currently the Senior Pastor at Mt. Rowell Baptist Church in Union, SC where he loves teaching and preaching the WORD of God to a wonderful and loving congregation. He is a certified teacher for the Pacolet River Congress of Christian Education. Rev. Murphy also serves as the Moderator of the Pacolet River Baptist Association in Union County.