Watch or listen to Dr. David Koop, Author and Founding Pastor of Coastal Church, Vancouver being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, David shares the story of his encounter with the Holy Spirit, and how that led him from working in the lucrative oil industry in Saskatchewan to founding a church in the middle of Vancouver.

In this episode, David and Andrew discuss:

• How a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit transformed David’s journey from the oil industry to founding Coastal Church, Vancouver.
• Forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and building a thriving church in the heart of Vancouver.
• Discipling young people, strengthening families through Scripture, and standing firm in a secular culture.
• How forgiveness, prayer, and the peace of Christ lead to lasting contentment in today’s restless world.
• Raising children in the faith, guarding your heart from bitterness, and living with Biblical conviction.
• Living a content life and finding peace that surpasses understanding.

Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s12-ep9

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Pastor David Koop grew up on a farm in southwestern Alberta. He left the farm to pursue a career in the oil industry and later transitioned into ministry. In 1994, along with his wife Cheryl, they planted Coastal Church in Vancouver, Canada. Later in 2010, David received his Doctorate in Ministry from Bakke Graduate University. As well as pastoring and speaking at various conferences, David also serves as a director on a number of boards. Dave is the author of The Contented Life and Helping Make The City A Better Place. Dave and Cheryl have been married for 48 years, and are the proud parents of four married children, and six grandchildren.

davekoop.com

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