New Pastor Installed

Pastor John H. Parker (1939-2012) was born in Monroeville, AL, to Reverend and Sister M. H. Parker*. At an early age, Pastor Parker joined New Nazareth Baptist Church in nearby Deatsville, AL, and was baptized by immersion in water in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost. He attended public schools in the area. Pastor Parker married the former Diane Elois Harvey; to the union two lovely daughters were born, Chandra and Lynn.

In 1984, God called Pastor Parker into the Ministry to preach the Gospel. The Reverend Dr. Henry S. Moore, Sr., licensed him. On April, 11, 1987, he was ordained and installed as the Assistant Pastor of Central Baptist Church. On December 10, 1987, he became Pastor-Elect and on March 27, 1988, was installed as the Pastor of Central Baptist Church. In June 1988, he resigned from the U.S. Postal Service to serve as full-time pastor