Bio: John Parke

Responsibilities

As part of the team of Elders, responsible for protecting the beliefs of the church. Directly responsible for curriculum of Genesis Institute.

Family

Have a wonderful wife, Donna. We met on a blind date after college. We are in the Fred MacMurray club. (Anyone under the age of 40 probably won’t get that.) We have three sons: Aaron, Jake, and Nolan.

Education

BA in Liberal Arts - Vanderbilt University

What Genesis Means To You

A chance to be part of God’s mission in Eureka. It has pushed me to grow and take leadership responsibility.

Quote

“Only one life, soon shall pass, only what’s done for Christ will last.”  Not sure of the author. I think it comes from an old hymn.

Favorite Reads

Point Man by Steve Farrar, Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx

Favorite Movies

Remember the Titans, Saving Private Ryan, Any Robert Duvall cowboy movie.

What You Enjoy

Time at home with the whole family. Coaching baseball.

Where You Grew Up and What You Did As A Kid

Bonne Terre, MO through 8th grade, Cedar Hill - H.S.  I had a one track mind for playing, following sports.

Hope For Genesis

That it will be a place that doesn’t compromise the integrity of the Gospel with legalism or liberalism.