"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should...
We are deeply saddened by the Sept. 1 death of Trish Hogan, a much-loved staff member at Parker Street Ministries. She has been a bright light whose cheerful smile, deep love of Jesus, and faithful service worked together to powerfully enrich Parker Street...
"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." - Psalm 139:14 Summer Camp kids experimented with color values in Mrs. Christy's art class and learned something about themselves—they are the handiwork of a loving Creator. I have value... You have value... We...
Parker Street Ministries is thrilled to announce Sarah Breed will be joining our team as Development and Communications Director! Sarah begins her journey with us in July. Welcome, Sarah, we are excited to see what God will do in and through you. You had us at love...
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble . . .” Ps 46:1. God calls us to love our neighbors, and, in the last year, love meant being a refuge for those in trouble just as God loved the world by providing refuge in Christ. Parker Street...
"In the triumph of prayer Twofold is the spell. With the folding of hands There's a spreading of wings And the soul's lifted up to invisible lands And in ineffable peace." -Evelyn Underhill
Collaborative art projects offer our afterschool students opportunities to create lasting projects that everyone participates in, balancing their talents with common group goals. These projects foster creativity, patience, teamwork, and a sense of community. The...
Thankful for chances to branch out beyond Parker Street and be part of the DNA of urban ministries in Mobile, Grove Park-Atlanta and Parramore-Orlando. Tim serves year-round as a Legacy Coach for some of Desire Street Ministries' partners. We are glad to be a part of...
This past year was full of opportunities to continuously change direction, to move all the way from plan A to plan Z. Yet one of the greatest gifts of my Christian walk and my work at Parker Street is a push to reflect, to remember God’s goodness, and to work in some...
New Parker Street Ministries staff are challenged to read John Perkins’ Restoring at-risk Communities, Doing it Together and Doing it Right. Parker Street Ministries was founded on Dr. Perkins’ vision for Christian Community Development. He came to Lakeland in 1997...