Steven K. Parker is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Weslaco in South Texas, with more than 30 years of ministry experience in small-town and multicultural congregations. He holds a B.B.S. in Applied Theology and a Master of Divinity from Hardin-Simmons University and a Doctor of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. An adjunct professor at Stark College and Seminary, he teaches Bible, pastoral ministry, theology, and spiritual formation, while mentoring young pastors, leading teaching cohorts, and developing discipleship resources for churches.
Steven and his wife, Lisa, his high school sweetheart, live on a small homestead in Edcouch, Texas, where they have raised their four children: Morgan, Nathan, Casey, and Micah. The Parkers raise show quality meat rabbits and dairy goats. Steven and Lisa often say their marriage and family have taught them more about God’s grace and mercy than any sermon or study. His ministry blends deep theological grounding, connection to place and land, and the warmth of a shepherd’s heart, helping churches live out the gospel in real time.
The Parkers
Getting the Church Inside You: Balancing Faith and Action is coming February 27, 2026.
“In a consistently changing church culture, it’s refreshing to be reminded of what it biblically means to be ‘the church.’ We are the church, and this book reminds us of that very fact.”
-Sammy Lopez, national speaker, content writer, and Teaching Pastor in Orlando, Florida
Exciting News!
I’m thrilled to share that my new book, Getting the Church Inside You: Balancing Faith and Action, will be launching on February 27, 2026 with Kharis Publishing. (https://kharispublishing.com/kp/.
After years of walking with churches through seasons of uncertainty, I’ve discovered that what we need most isn’t another program. What’s needed is for Christians and congregations to internalize the gospel so deeply that it transforms how we love our families, serve our communities, and live out our calling. Getting the Church Inside You is a practical guide through Ephesians that helps believers align their faith with their daily walk.
Stay tuned for pre-order links and some behind-the-scenes information as we get closer. Thank you for your support; I can’t wait to share this journey with you!
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