Bishop Lance R. and Lady Debra L. Foster, Omaha, Nebraska natives, Bishop Lance R. and Lady Debra L. Foster were both raised in the church at Greater Bethlehem Temple, founded by his parents, the late District Elder James P. and Mother Gloria A. Foster. He is the shepherd of New Hope Apostolic Temple founded in 1992 to raise the quality of people’s lives by winning them to Jesus Christ. 

God has graced Bishop Foster to lend his gifts and talents to the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. where he serves as the Diocesan Bishop of the Greater Tri-State Council (Wyoming, Iowa, Nebraska); a Regional Bishop; and is a member of the Executive Bishop's Council.  He received his bachelor’s of science in Marketing and Finance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Lady Debra L. Foster, has a passion for people and carries a special gift of helping others through emotional trauma and religious hurt. Her common-sense, impassioned approach to helping others make her an invaluable asset in and outside the Body of Christ. She received her Master's Degree in Sociology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and works as a licensed mental health professional with a private practice in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bishop Lance R. and Lady Debra L. Foster’s dedication to the ministry has always extended beyond the walls of the church building. Beyond the ministry of marriage and parenthood, throughout the course of more than 36 years of marriage, they have always done the work of the ministry together. Their many contributions to the Body of Christ would not be possible without each other. They are the parents of three amazing children:  Asenath, Lance and Kelly, Phillip and two amazing grandchildren.