Prophet Eric Von Copeland has been in Ministry for over forty years.  He is a devoted husband to his wife of forty years Jacquelyn B. Copeland.  He is the father of two beautiful daughters Erica V. Copeland and Erinn B. Copeland.  He is also the grandfather of two beautiful grandchildren Kyden Copeland & Anaya Whitey.  At the age of seventeen Copeland had a life-changing encounter with God. He received Jesus into his heart and acknowledged him as his savior. Since that moment his life has been forever changed.

Eric graduated from State Teachers College and furthered his education at State University of New York.  He also attended Seminary at Bishop Mason Seminary and Trinity Bible College and worked in a variety of the following ministries: Mount Calvary Church of America Inc.  (Assistant Pastor), New Christian Praise Center in Buffalo, New York (Pastor), Attica State Prison (Chaplain), and the Buffalo Bills professional football team (Chaplain).

Then, God had a new thing in mind... The Spirit of the Lord led Eric to the mighty state of Texas where he served as chaplain at the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department.  Later, he went on to establish Oasis Ministries in San Antonio, Texas.  Currently, Eric operates in the office of a prophet traveling the world extensively proclaiming the acceptable year of the Lord, with God appointed power that brings transformation in the lives of those who hear.

Prophet Eric Von Copeland speaks with Authority as the oracle of God declaring the mind of Christ concerning the purpose of the church.  He is equipped to help believers hear the voice of God to activate them in their callings. Eric has been uniquely gifted to deliver the Word with passion, humility and humor that causes the hearer to leave re-invigorated.