Evangelistic Restoration Church Leadership

Bishop R. Joseph Cooks

Founder & Sr. Pastor

Bishop R. Joseph Cooks is the founder and humble shepherd of the Evangelistic Restoration Church, Houston, Texas. The Evangelistic Restoration Church was founded in June 1997, beginning with 72 members, under the guidance of GOD to "reach and restore" the love and joy of the Lord to the world by enriching lives by the Word of God thru the Power of GOD, and for the glory of GOD. Bishop Cooks is a native of Houston; TX. He is the husband of lovely, Laura Cooks of 33 years. They have 3 sons, Ronald, Jarred, & Josiah.

Pastor Laura Cooks

Pastor Laura Cooks was anointed from birth to be a chosen vessel of God. In August 1995 she accepted God’s predestined call on her life into the Gospel Ministry. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, God impregnated her Pastor and husband two years later to birth Evangelistic Restoration Church.

Pastor Laura Cooks celebrates 33 years of marriage to Bishop R. Joseph Cooks, Sr. Pastor of  Evangelistic Restoration Church. She is the wonderful mother of three awesome sons, Ronald, Jarred , Josiah.