About Us

We are a Global Methodist congregation. For more information on the GMC, click HERE.

We are a part of the Virginia Provisional Annual Conference. For more information about the GMC in Virginia, click HERE.

Wilderness Community Church

Our Mission Statement:

At Wilderness Community Church, we are committed to seek out all people who do not know salvation and share with them the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are committed to assisting all of our members and guests in growing in an everlasting relationship with God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit and with one another.

Matthew 22:37-39; Matthew 28:19-20

Our Staff

Robert Cooper, Senior Pastor

Originally from Tangier Island, Pastor Bob was appointed to Wilderness Community Church on June 1, 2024. Prior to transferring to the Global Methodist Church, he served in the United Methodist Church for 31 years.

Pastor Bob has served on various District and Conference Committees and Boards as well as a delegate to the 2001 World Methodist Conference, the 2016 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference, and as a reserve delegate to the 2019 General Conference.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Asbury College and his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Wesley Theological Seminary.

Bob is married to the Rev. Frances Cooper and has two daughters and three grandchildren.