Sunday Morning Messages
Pastor Bill is not a "topical" preacher. He doesn't choose a topic or theme and use selected bible verses to serve as "proof texts". His messages are expository, namely that he chooses a passage of scripture and presents the meaning and intent of the text. This provides context, commentary and examples, making the passage clear and understandable.
Here are some past and upcoming messages:
Sunday Morning Messages
Pastor Bill is not a "topical" preacher. He doesn't choose a topic or theme and use selected bible verses to serve as "proof texts". His messages are expository, namely that he chooses a passage of scripture and presents the meaning and intent of the text. This provides context, commentary and examples, making the passage clear and understandable.
Here are some past and upcoming messages:
"Every Sunday is A Memorial Day"
2 Corinthians 2:1-11
Mothers' Day Message
"Mothers Are Special" (assorted scriptures)
2 Corinthians 1:12-24
2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Guest Pastor
Resurrection Sunday Message:
"Seven Wonders of Calvary"
Pastor Bill Cooley's Background
Pastor Bill and his wife Anita began their ministry training to be missionaries to New Guinea. God moved them to central New York, where Pastor Bill became an associate pastor, then principal in a Christian School. His wife also worked in the school.
In 1982, the Cooleys, with their twin daughters, Carla and Christa, came to New Braunfels Texas to work at the Christian Corral Ranch in their Christian School as principal and teachers.
In 1985, they founded the Valley View Christian Home and Academy, where they ministered to youth and their families for 13 years.
Pastor Bill helped to organize Grace Bible Church and has been its pastor since June 1997.