Leaderspeak | William Cody Bateman ☕

Born in 1941 in Long Beach, California, Dr. David Hocking has one brother Don, and his wife Betty – retired missionaries from Central Africa Republic and the Republic of Cameroon.

David’s first wife Carole, went home to the Lord in 2015 after a long illness. They have three children and nine grandchildren, one of whom went home to the Lord shortly after birth.

David married Jade Deborah in 2016. She has a brother Richard, who with his wife Georgie volunteer at Hope for Today (HFT). Jade has one son, a daughter who is with the Lord, and two grandchildren.

Educational Background:
Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Greek and Ancient History
Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies & Systematic Theology
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies and Languages
Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Studies
Doctor of Laws (honorary)

Ministry Background:
Became a Christian in 1947
Teaching the Bible for over 56 years
Planted and pastored churches in Ohio and California
Radio Bible Teacher since 1970
Yearly Tours to Israel & Bible Lands for over 45 years
Taught College and Graduate School courses in Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages
Author of over 50 books plus many booklets and Biblical studies

Present Ministry
Radio Bible Teacher on “HOPE for TODAY” Radio & “His Channel”
Bible and Prophecy teacher at conferences and churches