The Word Became Flesh and Moved into Our Neighborhood
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Our Mission
To participate in the vision of God’s love, Parker Street Ministries is committed to Gospel-centered community development beginning in Lakeland’s Parker Street neighborhood through the focus areas of: Fostering Spiritual Growth so Christ and His Gospel are front and center, Supporting Lifetime Learners through educational opportunities, Stabilizing the Neighborhood by addressing the quality and availability of housing, and Cultivating Connections so gaps in relationships and services are bridged.
The Neighborhood
BY THE NUMBERS
992
AEP Hours Open
offering academic enrichment and more to each child in 2025
20,491
Snacks/Meals
served to students in 2025
71
High School Students
completed financial courses and opened bank accounts as of 2025
42
Residents
volunteered in 2025
Latest News
The 2026 PSM Telethon Recap
Still can’t believe what happened a little over a week ago! So many people came together to support Parker Street Ministries through 24 hours of worship, stories, generosity, and community. In fact, 1,989 unique devices tuned in, and more than $200,000 was raised,...
The Gathering Place Ribbon Cutting and Telethon Updates
Parker Street Ministries (PSM) will host its first-ever 24-hour livestream Telethon from 6:00 p.m. on May 7 to 6:00 p.m. on May 8, 2026, inviting the community to take part in a day of stories, worship, generosity, and community. Marking 30 years of ministry in...
Announcing the PSM 24-Hour Telethon!
For 30 years, Parker Street Ministries has been participating in the vision of God’s love right here in Lakeland’s Parker Street neighborhood by fostering spiritual growth, supporting lifetime learners, stabilizing the neighborhood, and cultivating connections that...