Senior Pastor Richard Cooper is a graduate of the University of Memphis (B.S. Education), The Master’s Seminary in Los Angeles, CA (Masters of Divinity) and is presently completing his Doctor of Ministry from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. Richard has been on staff at PVPC for 30 years and has served as the senior pastor since 2001. Tracy, his wife of 41 years, plays a vital role at PVPC, by leading Bible studies and encouraging women in their relationship with Jesus.