Bishop Chris Parker

Bishop Chris Parker

Retired

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  • About me

    Founder and Senior Pastor at Abundant Life Ministries, Raeford, NC

  • Education

    • Methodist University

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Social Work
    • Methodist University

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Social Work Cum Laude
  • Experience

    • US Army

      Jun 1990 - Jul 2008
      Retired
    • Abundant Life Ministries Raeford, NC

      Mar 2005 - now
      Senior Pastor

      1. To lead the church in being a praying church. To call for corporate prayer times and prayer and fasting times, to see that prayer is made for all people and places (1 Pet.4:7).2. Provide for the overall health and welfare of the church.3. To be the primary preacher of the Word of God. (Heb. 13:17).4. See that Bible teaching is a primary function of the church.5. To conduct weddings and funerals, to see that related counseling is done.6. To administer communion, perform baptisms and baby dedications.7. To work to facilitate peace among members of the staff and congregation; to seek towin back the estranged and to reconcile those with broken relationships, particularlywhen such conflict threatens the welfare of the church; at times, to work with thechurch leadership council to determine solutions to some problems of this nature (Col.3:15).8. To work to develop new ministries while overseeing of the effectiveness of current ministries.9. To oversee and lead other pastoral staff in their related ministries, keeping a uniform“temperature” of the church.10. To serve as an Elder on the Church leadership council. Show less

    • Methodist University

      May 2008 - Jan 2010
      Associate Counselor
    • Methodist University

      Jul 2010 - Jan 2012
      Veteran Services Advisor
    • Data Solutions and Technology

      Aug 2010 - Aug 2014
      General Clerk III
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Secret Security Clearance