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OUR LEADERSHIP AND STAFF

Meet Our Spiritual Team & Church Leaders

The leadership team at COGOP Portsmouth Virginia consists of ordained clergy and believers with the confidence to guide our community in faith, answer questions, conduct services and organize church events.

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BISHOP WILLIAM A. PARAMORE & BETSY PARAMORE

Pastor

Bishop William Paramore and his wife Betsy Paramore are passionate speakers and followers of Christ, they help and guide our congregation. Bishop William Paramore studied at Tomlinson college (1988-1992) and has been preaching since 1979.

He has been the Pastor at COGOP Portsmouth Church since 2002. 

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REV. WAYNE RIGGS & GLORIA RIGGS

Associate Pastor

Rev. Wayne Riggs and his wife Gloria Riggs are responsible for encouraging and maintaining our church’s spiritual growth by being an active leader in our ever-growing community. As our Associate Pastor, he plays a crucial role in the spiritual life at COGOP Portsmouth church.

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GLORIA RIGGS

Church Missionary Director

Sister Gloria Riggs is the Missionary Director at the COGOP Portsmouth church, she is a very dedicated and compassionate leader. 

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