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Troy Cooper
Youth Minister

"Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me ..."

Jeremiah 9:23-24

When did you come to Castleview?
 
1984, on staff since 2000
 
Favorite activities:
 
traveling, adventures with my kids, laughing/learning with my wife, reading/hanging out at Starbucks
 
Family:
 
wife: Rachel daughter: Mayah, Tessa sons: Malachi and Isaiah
 
Favorite Books:
 
"Living the Cross Centered Life", CJ Mahaney
"Let the Nations Be Glad", John Piper
"The Discipline of Grace", Jerry Bridges
"Serious Farm",Tim Egan (my kids’ favorite book)

Troy came to Castleview in August of 2000 as the interim Youth Director. He became the full time Youth Minister in June, 2001. Prior to serving at Castleview, he taught Bible and Science for 3 years at Heritage Christian School. Troy grew up in Indianapolis as a member of Castleview. He graduated from Heritage Christian School in 1993 and attended Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA) where he received a degree in Biology. He then went on to receive a Masters degree in Biology from Purdue University in Indianapolis. It was at Liberty, however, that he met his wife Rachel. Rachel grew up on the mission field in Japan and is an independent interpreter and translator. She loves being a homemaker and being with the Castleview students. Troy and Rachel are excited about serving the Lord through youth ministry at Castleview.

Picture of the Cooper family.