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.