David Copeland has been the pastor of Chapel Lane since October of 1986.  He has served on many committees, including the National Association Steering Committee that plans and organizes the national convention.  He was the Prayer Chairman on that committee.  He was on the Arkansas Home Mission Board for 10 years and served as its secretary and its chairman.  He has an Associate of Arts degree from Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College in Biblical Studies. He also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Liberty University in Christian Education.  He graduated with honors with both degrees.

David was the Chaplain for the Searcy Police Department and held that position for about 2 years.

He is now the Chaplain for the White County Sheriff's Department.

His hobbies include WWII and Civil War history, shooting, genealogy,  and reading.  Paintball is also a sport he loves to play.  He is known on the field as the "Sermonator".