Anointed, innovative, cutting-edge, dynamic, and radical are some of the words that are used to describe Bishop Parker.
I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord. The Lord has chastened me sore, but He has not given me over into death.
Bishop Christopher C. Parker was born February 16, 1972 in Norfolk Virginia to Ms. Shirley M. Burton. Bishop Parker was raised and educated in the Chesapeake Public School System and he is the eldest of 4 children.
Immediately after graduating high school in 1990, Bishop Parker joined the United States Army where he honorably served for 18 years until he was medically retired. While in the Army, he served in numerous occupational specialties including Food Service, Air Defense Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division Advanced Airborne School Instructor, and finally as a Warrant Officer Aviator.
Bishop Parker holds an Associate of Arts degree from Fayetteville Technical Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree from Methodist University in Fayetteville NC and is currently pursuing a Master of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling from Andersonville Theological Seminary.
Bishop Parker is a proud member of Epsilon Rho Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Bishop Parker holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humanity’s degree from St. Thomas Christian College in Jacksonville Florida.
On March 22, 2005, Bishop Parker stepped out on faith to plant Abundant Life Ministries in his home with 7 initial members. Under his leadership, the ministry has experienced supernatural growth.
Bishop Parker is also the presiding Prelate of Abundant Life World-Wide Fellowship of Churches—an Apostolic Network of churches and pastors.
High school sweetheart • 26 years
Chris Jr., Colbie, Chandler, Kaitlyn, Kennedy
