Former Pastors Brian and Debbie Cooper have been in full-time ministry together for over 40 years. They felt a call to do ministry while they were married students at the Full Gospel Bible Institute (now Eston College) in Eston, Saskatchewan, graduating together in 1978. They have been involved in many areas of ministry over the years and bring a wealth of experience to their pastoring role. Brian’s experiences, among other things, include youth ministry, senior pastor roles, Dean of Students for Eston College, Worship Pastor, and Missions Director for the Apostolic Church of Pentecost. Debbie’s roles have included Music Director for Eston College, Women’s Pastor, Young Adults Pastor, and the National Director for Women’s Ministry for ACOP. Besides working at Eston College for 7 years, they have worked in 4 churches in Calgary, 3 being church plants.

They raised three children - Greg, Jana, and Jeremy and have now been blessed with the addition of two daughters-in-law, Kim and Sara, as well as five grandchildren, Amittai, Sunny, Kasia, Aria, and Malachi. An additional 11 children and teens have come through their doors since 2009 via fostering with a number of these finding a measure of permanency in their home.

Brian and Debbie say that fostering has had a dual effect - made them age quickly but has also kept them young - if that is at all possible. It has also given them an increased passion for families who suffer in varying ways in our society and for the kids who are often innocent victims.

In all they do, Brian and Debbie have hearts that desire to seek first the kingdom of God and to look to Him for guidance in everything.