The Brown Bag w/ Dr. Johnny Parker

Dr. Johnny Parker helps individuals thrive by providing the blueprints to develop stronger relationships. He is  a highly regarded leadership consultant, executive coach and relationship architect.  He currently directs the Counseling and Men's Ministry at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, MD. He is also the author of"Renovating Your Marriage", "Faith Like A Child" and"Exceptional Living: 31 Exercises to Enrich Your Life, Work and Relationships".

National media regularly feature Johnny's solid message, such as CNN, BET, Ebony, Essence and the Baltimore Sun newspaper. He is the former radio host of The Relationship Fitness Show heard in the Washington, D. C. area.  He has served as life coach/chaplain of the Washington Redskins. Johnny is a frequent speaker amongst NFL teams and helps professional athletes (NBA, NFL, PGA and WNBA) cultivate healthy personal lives.

In May, 2008, Dr. Parker was a part of a select group of marriage educators and researchers invited to the White House to discuss ways to strengthen marriages in America. His leadership experience includes staff positions at Mclean Bible Church, the Minirth-Meier Clinic, Promise Keepers, and an adjunct professor role at Washington Bible College and Capitol Bible Seminary.  He holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Washington Bible College, a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach.