Graduate of King’s College (A.B.,
maxima cum
laude, 1974), Princeton Theological Seminary
(Master of Divinity, 1977), and Drew University (Doctor of Ministry
1982).
Attended the Ecumenical Study Program in
Heidelberg, Germany (1974) which included studies in Old Testament,
New Testament, and Christian-Marxist dialogue along with study tours
to the World Council of Churches in Geneva and Gregorian in Rome.
Made six independent study tours to
Israel and Sinai beginning in 1982.
Served as an adjunct professor of
expository preaching at Nazarene Theological Seminary beginning in
1982.
Articles published in several newspapers
and journals.Sermons published in several periodicals
including Preaching,
Pulpit Digest, and Vital Sermons of the Day.Praying like Jesus,
an exposition of the Lord’s Prayer, was published by Pedestal Press
in 1986.Featured in Great
Preaching – 1992, 1993, 1994 (The Preaching
Library) and Abingdon Preaching Annual
(1995-1999).Golf in the Real Kingdom
(2000), Don’t Forget This!
(2000), and God’s Top 10 List
(2001) were published by CSS Publishing Company.15 Secrets in Life and Ministry (2004) was published by Impact Christian Books.
Served as Chairman of Pittsburgh
Presbytery’s Evangelism and Congregational Development Unit, Member
of General Council and Executive Presbyter Search Committee,
President of Valley High School Wrestling Boosters, President of
New-Kensington-Arnold Clergy Association, and appointed to Youth
Commission by Westmoreland County Juvenile Court.Served on Washington Presbytery’s Committee
on Ministry, Preparation for Ministry, and represented presbytery as
reader of denominational ordination examinations.Serves on Blackhawk presbytery’s General
Council, Preparation for Ministry, and chairs the Worship Committee.
Served as pastor of churches in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, North Carolina, Missouri, and
Illinois ranging in size from 100 to 2600.
Tony Campolo has said “Good sermons are
hard to come by.But Bob Kopp comes by them with uncanny
regularity.”
Eagle Scout without palms, Order of the
Arrow (Brotherhood), B-tennis player, and 8-12 handicap golfer
(addicted).
Currently serving as Senior Pastor at the
First Presbyterian Church in Belvidere, IL.
Police Chaplain for Belvidere and Boone
County
President of Rock Valley Football
Professor of Preaching at Carolina
Evangelical Divinity School
Kathie J. Goymerac's Biography
Born October 1970 in Indiana,
Pennsylvania
Graduated in 1992 from Cambria-Rowe
Business College, Johnstown, Pennsylvania with a degree in Business
Management
Experienced with all aspects of
accounting
Designed and implemented accounting
systems and accounting controls for several corporations