“Like an architect, Johnny Parker gives you a blueprint for building a lifetime of love. ”
Dr. Tony Evans,
Senior Pastor
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Dallas, TX
“Johnny Parker has a great way of recognizing spiritual truths in everyday activities, and his message captures those moments. ”
Dennis Rainey
President, FamilyLife
“Johnny Parker is a gifted communicator, counselor, and teacher. His role has been crucial to developing our counseling ministry, pre-marital classes, and the Relationship Institute. Johnny is dedicated to building stronger men and marriages. I recommend him as a trusted minister and a man of integrity. ”
Pastor John K. Jenkins, Sr.
First Baptist Church of Glenarden, MD
“Johnny´s messages are easy to understand, yet profound! He is a breath of fresh air and can use simple stories to uncover deeper insights into how much God loves us. ”
Susan Alexander Yates
Author of And Then I Had Kids
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Johnny Parker helps individuals thrive by providing the blueprints to develop stronger relationships. Whether it's building a better marriage, a wiser dating life, a dynamic men's ministry, or a personal development plan, Johnny's experience can help you to:
- Build relational environments that overcome fear and foster trust.
- Turn differences into assets, rather than burdens.
- Freely serve other people through God's love.
- Avoid burnout and enjoy mutual satisfaction from your work and home life.
Johnny is a counselor, certified life coach, speaker, and author of three books, including Blueprints for Marriage, Faith Like a Child, and Exceptional Living. He has conducted marriage conferences with FamilyLife Ministries for over 10 years and has led Building Lasting Relationships seminars at McLean Bible Church for five years. He directs the Men's Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, MD.
National media regularly feature Johnny's solid message, such as CNN, BET, and the Baltimore Sun newspaper. He is also the former radio host of The Relationship Fitness Show in Washington, D. C. and has written articles for Essence magazine and Inside Journal.
In May, 2008, Johnny was a part of a select group of marriage educators and researchers invited to the White House to discuss ways to strengthen marriages in America. His leadership experience includes staff positions at Mclean Bible Church, the Minirth-Meier Clinic, Promise Keepers, and an adjunct professor role at Washington Bible College and Capitol Bible Seminary. His education includes a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Washington Bible College and a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University. Johnny is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership at Regent University.
Johnny is married to his best friend, Lezlyn, and they have three sons. The Parkers reside outside Washington, D.C.
Blueprints for Your Personal Life
What can Johnny help you build?