About US
Serving the world around us
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 and it should end like this constitute fullness of 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).
About our church
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. In July of 2024, Pastor Cooper was elevated to the office of District Elder in the Ohio District Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
Pastor Cooper is married to the lovely First Lady Khalea, a minister and entrepreneur as well. 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.
Elders & Evangelists
Evangelist Evelyn Chambers
Elder Ted Cory
Men's Ministry President
Elder Joshua Gooding
Grounds Coordinator
Evangelist Liz Hylton
Chief Fire Starter
Elder Samuel White, Sr.
Ministers
Minister Khalea Cooper
First Lady
Minister Quan Cory
Church Administrator
Minister Ra-Shonda Brown
Food Ministry Coordinator
Minister Angie Ring
Christian Women's President
Minister Gloria Thompson
Minister Hope White
Praise & Worship Leader
Officers
Elect Lady Tobi Cooper
Sister Leslie White
Youth President
Deacon Leonard Ward
Senior Deacon
Deacon Michael Breaston
Deacon Michael White
Deaconess Grace Breaston
Little Sprouts Director
Deaconess Gwen Ward
Usher Board President
Jr. Deacon Elijah White
Sound Technician
Jr. Deacon Malachi White
Jr. Deacon Nathaniel White
Jr. Deacon Nehemiah White
Video Coordinator
Jr. Deacon Samuel White, Jr.
Church Mothers
Mother Edith White
2021-Present
Mother Sadie Tobias
2022-Present
Mother Estella Cook
2013-2023 (In Memoriam)
Mother Ethel Clark-Lomac
1987-2007 (In Memoriam)
Mother Mayme Fleming
2007-2013 (In Memoriam)
Mother Cena Johnson
2013-2023 (In Memoriam)
Mother Elizabeth Breaston
Honorary (In Memoriam)
Mother Lillian Hargrave
Honorary (In Memoriam)
Mother Olivia Wilson
Honorary (In Memoriam)