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Pastor Michael & First Lady Khalea Cooper

Pastor Michael Cooper II is a spiritual leader, visionary, and entrepreneur with a profound passion for kingdom-building. His journey of faith began at a young age, nurtured by his family’s deep roots in the church and also in the community.

As the son of the late Suffragan Bishop Michael Cooper, Sr., and Elect Lady Tobi Cooper, he was raised in a deeply religious and community-oriented household, instilling in him a profound sense of faith, compassion, and service.

After the passing of his father in 2023, the mantle of leadership fell upon Elder Cooper’s shoulders. His elevation to the esteemed position of pastor at Greater Christ Temple was a testament to the trust and confidence vested in him, a choice affirmed wholeheartedly by both the Board of Directors and the congregation through a unanimous decision.

Pastor Cooper is married to the lovely, First Lady Khalea, a minister and entrepreneur in her own right. Together, they are the proud parents to Michael III (“True”), Mason, Miles, and their angel in heaven, Khaelyn.
Building upon the legacy of his father and the great pastors before him, Pastor Cooper continues to lead the congregation toward new heights and strives to create lasting impact in the Lima community.

Statement of Faith

 
  • We Believe there is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4). He is the creator of heaven and earth, and of all things. He has revealed Himself to humanity as the Father (Creator), as the Son (Savior), and as the Holy Ghost (indwelling Spirit) and His name is Jesus.

  • We Believe that in order to enter into the kingdom of God, one must be born again, of water and of spirit, as commanded by Jesus Christ (John 3:5).

  • We Believe in water baptism by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sin. (Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 2:11-14). We believe in the baptism of the Holy Ghost, with the initial sign of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:4). We believe that these are essential for all believers and constitute the New Birth.

  • We Believe in the Great Commission and we endeavor to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with love, mercy and compassion.

  • We Believe in the necessity of holiness and separation from the world. We aim to live holy, inwardly and outwardly, and to worship God joyfully, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together (2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 10:25; 12:14).

Ministerial Alliance

Senior Elder Ted Cory

Minister of Music

Evangelist Evelyn Chambers

Tapestry Ministry Coordinator

Elder Joshua Gooding

TG Teen Boys Director

Evangelist Liz Hylton

Director of Outreach

Elder Samuel White, Sr.

Senior Pastoral Advisor

Minister Ra-Shonda Brown

TG Teen Girls Director

Minister Quan Cory

Church Administrator/Treasurer

Minister Angie Ring

Women’s Ministry President/TG Kids Director

Minister Gloria Thompson

Community Ambassador

Minister Hope White

Praise & Worship Team Leader

Officers

Senior Deacon Leonard Ward

Deacon Michael Breaston

Deacon Michael White

Pastor’s Armor Bearer

Deaconess Grace Breaston

Little Sprouts Director

Deaconess Gwen Ward

Usher Board President

Lady Tobi Cooper

Elect Lady

Sister Leslie White

Executive Assistant/Youth President

Brother Ron Ring

Food Ministry Director

church members

Deacon Board

Deacon Leonard Ward

Senior Deacon

Deaconess Grace Breaston

Deacon Michael Breaston

church members

Auxiliaries & Departments

Minister Ra-Shonda Brown

Food Ministry Coordinator

Minister Quan Cory

Administrative Assistant

Elder Ted Cory

Men’s Ministry President

Church Mothers

Pastor Michael Cooper II

Senior Pastor

Pastor Michael Cooper II

Senior Pastor

Pastor Michael Cooper II

Senior Pastor

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