The Roper family arrived in Sicily on August 30, 2023 and Pastor Roper was voted in unanimously as the next under shepppard the very next Sunday.
Pastor Roper retired from U.S. Air Force after serving his country for over 20 years after God called him to serve and reach the men and wemon that he serve along side with. He looks to utilize what the Lord allowed him to learn in the military and during training in military ministries both overseas and at thier sending church, Sumter Baptist Temple.
Pastor Roper and his dear wife, Erika, were married in July of 2002 soon after their arrival to their first duty station in Elemdorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The Lord has blessed them with a minstry team of four wonderful children to serve those that have been stationed overseas and that live locally. Valerie, Sophia, Joshua and Hannnah are a vital part of the church family and serve in various minsitries along side their parents.