“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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Dr. 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 leadership 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.
- Become a transformational leader that makes an impact in the lives of people.
Johnny is a highly regarded leadership consultant, executive coach and relationship architect. 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 currently directs the Counseling and Men's Ministry at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, MD. He is also the author of "Blueprints for Marriage", "Faith Like A Child" and "Exceptional Living: 31 Exercises to Enrich Your Life, Work and Relationships".
National media regularly feature Johnny's solid message, such as CNN, BET, Ebony, Essence and the Baltimore Sun newspaper. He is the former radio host of The Relationship Fitness Show heard in the Washington, D. C. area.
He has served as life coach/chaplain of the Washington Redskins. He is a frequent speaker amongst NFL teams and helps professional athletes (NBA, NFL, PGA and WNBA) cultivate healthy personal lives.
In May, 2008, Dr. Parker 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.
He holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Washington Bible College, a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach.
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?