It's Not What It Looks Like: Experiencing Victory in the Face of Adversity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780997397123)

Calvin Hooper, a native of Wilmington, North Carolina, accepted Christ under the pastorate of Bishop Charles Wiley while stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. He accepted the call to ministry in 1991 and has served in various ministry capacities. He is a gifted servant leader that is committed to excellence and cultivating authentic worship that glorifies God. He married the beautiful and talented Valerie J. Sims on July 9, 1994, who co-laborers with him in ministry. This couple co-founded the non-denominational ministry, Household of Faith Christian Fellowship Church, Inc. in June 2003. Their passion for teaching God's people how to apply the Word of God to their everyday lives has resulted in the More Like Him radio broadcast aired weekly on Fridays and Saturdays on the Wilkins Radio Network and the Faith Alive iHeart Radio station. Bishop Hooper is an accomplished author. He self-published his first book in September 2009 entitled "Walk the Walk, 8 Essentials for living the Christian life". This book has impacted lives around the world and is used as the primary resource for new members' assimilation in churches across the United States. It is also used as a discipleship tool for people awaiting trial in South Africa who want to know about how to live a Christian life. Two years after the book's release, a very well known publishing company, Destiny Image expressed interest in the book and published an updated edition under the title, "8 Essentials for Following Jesus, Walk the Walk not Just Talk the Talk" and is currently available from major booksellers and websites and as an e-book. Bishop Hooper is a veteran of the United States Army and served his country in the Persian Gulf during Desert Storm. He holds a Master's Degree in Theology and Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. The Hooper's have committed to the parental oversight of five gifted and talented children: Calvin II, wife - Stefanie; Jeremy, Natasha, Daisha, and Vincent. The Hooper's are also very proud to have two grandchildren: Kameron and Syreniti. He is also a voice over artist, and the Co-Founder of Living Faith Publications along with his wife Pastor Valerie.