Bishop David C. Cooper

Bishop David C. Cooper has served as the senior pastor of New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church of Albuquerque, NM since April 1992. Under the leading of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Cooper has successfully transitioned the church spiritually into a Word centered, high praise and worship church. Bishop Cooper has edified existing ministries of the church while adding more than twenty new ministries, which reach the total needs of man. These areas include but are not limited to evangelism, homeless outreach, family counseling, singles and marriage ministries and a myriad of other ministries for all ages.

Bishop Cooper’s ministry approach reflects a spirit of excellence. His goal is to make New Hope Church one of the most progressive ministries in the southwester region and to make Albuquerque a spiritual oasis in the desert. This mission is accomplished through the numerous teachings, workshops, and conferences offered through the church, Bishop Cooper’s national revivals, and his national and international teachings on evangelism and church growth. This spirit of excellence is also reflected in his first gospel music release “Shakin’ With Praise”. 

Bishop Cooper is an ardent supporter of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship under which he currently serves as the Southwest Regional Bishop for New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Montana and Idaho. Bishop Cooper is an experienced pastor and leader. He began preaching at the age of sixteen and pastored his first church in Chicago at the age of twenty-one. His academic pursuits include studies at DePaul University, Monmouth College, and Trinity Theological Seminary. Although he has achieved many great accomplishments in his life, two of his greatest accomplishments include his role as husband and father. He is husband to Minister Nina Mock Cooper, and is father to two beloved sons, David C. Cooper II and Andrew F. Cooper.