Brother Charles Parker serves as the Senior Pastor of Pine Hill Baptist Church. He recently moved to Thomasville, Georgia from Graceville, Florida where he served as the Vice President for Development of the Baptist College of Florida. He retired from the United States Navy as a Captain after 30 years of active duty as a Southern Baptist Chaplain. He received several honors including a Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Naval Commendation Medal with Combat, and the Combat Action Medal. He also received a BA from Mercer University, a MS from Troy State University, a MDiv from New Orleans Theological Seminary, and a MBA from Thomas University.
The attributes that best describe Charles Parker as a pastor are strong preaching, leadership development and counseling. He has a burning desire to lead a church like Pine Hill Baptist Church where biblical views are embraced and encouraged, with members who care about the needs of those around them and who want to connect others to the body of Christ.
Pine Hill is very fortunate to have Brother Parker leading us during this important time in the life of our church. We invite you to join us as he guides us on our journey to grow closer to God.