He was licensed in September 1984 and licensed in November 1981 by the Antioch M.B. Church in Hattiesburg, MS under the leadership of the late Pastor Willie C. Carroll.

 

Pastor Hopkins acquired his Bachelor of Theology Degree in May 1991 from El White Seminary of Sweet Water, Ala. He also received his Master of Theology Degree in May 2000 from El White Seminary.

Pastor Hopkins’ prophetic perception for his Church is that it would be a “word accurate” church; a lighthouse of leadership among churches. Pastor Hopkins was at First Baptist Church in Fairmount North Caroline for 10 years.

 

In June 2012 God sent Pastor Hopkins back to Hattiesburg, MS where he is Senior Pastor of Greater Antioch M.B. Church is. God has blessed us by sending Pastor Hopkins to Greater Antioch. Pastor Hopkins is also Treasure for the Mississippi National Baptist State Convention. “Pastors Favorite Motto” Rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ, Related in fellowship, Raised up to worship and serve the Lord.”