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"Empowering People to Walk into Their New Day"


ABOUT US

ABOUT US

God bless you, and thank you once again for visiting our web site.  To learn more about our ministry and what God has called us to do in the earth, please select below one of the links below.

  1. Pastor John W. Cooper, Jr. - D. Div
  2. Pastor Diana L. Cooper
  3. Vision
  4. Mission
  5. Beliefs
  6. Ministries
  7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

 
Pastor John W. Cooper, Jr. - D. Div.

 

 

 

 

John W. Cooper, Jr. was born July 31, 1963 to the proud parents of John Sr. and Barbara Cooper in Columbus, Ohio.  At an early age, he was seen as an extraordinary child for his demeanor, compassion, and academic achievement, receiving honors and recognition for his prowess in scholastic excellence.

At the age of 6 years, Pastor Cooper recognized the demonstration of God’s supernatural power that operated through an Ohio Evangelist, and proceeded to ask God into his life. At this time of conversion, the Lord heard the very thoughts that Pastor Cooper spoke, then proceeded to

speak through the Evangelist that “In the days to come, 'Young John' would be a mighty instrument of the Lord, operating in similar demonstrations of God’s power.”  Since that day, Rev. Cooper’s life has never been the same.

During Pastor Cooper’s formative years as a youth, with the separation and ultimate divorce of his parents, God continued to grant favor.  At ten years of age, despite the trauma of his mother becoming physically and permanently disabled.  Despite this challenge he persevered, receiving accolades for his academic excellence, graduating from high school with honors.

With the challenges of a single parent home, limited income, and seemingly desperate times, John was taught the value of education and has since worked to achieve his desired educational goals.  Pastor Cooper has earned an Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering from Columbus Technical Institute; a Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration (BBA) from Mount Vernon Nazarene College; a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Phoenix, and a Diploma of Practical Theology from International Seminary.  He was also honored for his years of ministry service with an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Saint Thomas Christian College.


Pastor John Cooper’s professional and ministerial careers include a variety of talents and positions.  He has worked for International Business Machines (IBM) as a Software & Network Analyst, and is currently employed by American Electric Power (AEP) in Columbus, Ohio as an Information Technology Financial Analyst.

His ministerial activities have included serving as Youth Pastor, itinerate ministry and motivational speaker, teacher, evangelist, and Pastor.  He has served under the

 

 

 

 

leadership of several of Columbus' most notable preachers to include Bishop Sherman Watkins of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies, and Bishop Brian Keith Williams of All Nations Church.  Currently, he serves under the pastoral guidance of Bishop Jeff Poole who pastors New Hope International in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Pastor John Cooper is the husband of Diana L. Cooper, his wife of 21 years, and is the father of twins, John III, and Jordyn.  Those who hear him expound the Word of God testify of his scholarly anointing and biblical exposition.


 

Pastor Diana L. Cooper

 

 

 

 

Pastor Diana L. Cooper was born May 25, 1966 to the proud parents of Preston and Betty Hampton of Springfield, Ohio.  At an early age, she heard the call of God and gave her life to the Lord, and has lived for the Lord ever since.

Mrs. Cooper has received her Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration.  She is a gifted psalmist and writer and has worked diligently in the church most of her life.  In addition to her duties as Co-Pastor of NBEM, she also serves as the President of the women's ministry known as "Call Her Covenant."

Mrs. Diana Cooper is the loving wife of Pastor John W. Cooper, Jr., her husband of 17 years, and is the mother of twins, John III, and Jordyn.  Those who hear her minister the Word of God know that she has been called for such a time as this.


 

Vision

New Beginnings Empowerment Ministries' vision is one that serves the local body, but envisions a global view.  Throughout scripture, the Lord has used individuals to affect change within a community of people.  Through the use of sound Biblical instruction, Worship encounters with God, and practical teachings on vehicles to produce strength and empowerment in ones daily life, NBEM will accomplish its vision.

To state NBEM's vision in one simple phrase, or tagline, it would be stated as:

"Empowering People to Walk Into Their New Day"

However, to capture the complete essence of New Beginnings Empowerment Ministries' vision, our vision is state as such:

To build and empower a local body of believers composed of multiple cultures, and various social-economic backgrounds, to be a catalyst of change to a global community for the winning of the lost to Christ.


 

Mission

New Beginnings Empowerment Ministries' mission is a microcosm of the macro view that defines the vision.  How will the vision be implemented?  Through the actionable tasks for which we have been charged by the Holy Spirit.

The mission of New Beginnings Empowerment Ministries is to implement the vision by:

  • Providing systematic teaching and preaching of the Word of God

  • Providing a vehicle of praise and worship that ushers in the presence of the Lord

  • Providing social, financial, and economic awareness to the local and global Body of Christ

  • Providing "solutions of ministerial benevolence," and love to the needy, hopeless, and helpless of the local and global community

  • Providing education and diversity awareness to varying cultures and peoples

  • Providing "out of the box" ministry that elevates the mind, illuminates one's past and present for the future, and encourages one to advance, for the better, in life until the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ


 


 
     
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