“The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (1 Timothy 1:5, NIV)

I long to teach God’s Word as it is meant to be taught. This verse reminds me that the most intelligent and insightful teaching means nothing if it does not stimulate love, integrity and faith. And the goals of faith, a clean conscience and love are so worthy and wonderful that they demand the most intelligent and insightful teaching possible.

Education

• B.S. University of Maryland in Physics, 1972, with high honors, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi
• M.Div. Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, 1975
• D. Min. Westminster Theological Seminary, 1983

Ordination

• Delmarva Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Synod, November, 1975
• Received into the PCA, June, 1982

Ministry Experience

• Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Cherry Hill, N.J. 1975-1981
• Associate Pastor, Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Severna Park, MD, 1981-1986
• Pastor, Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Severna Park, MD, 1986-present

Pastor Parkinson has published three books.