I was born in Oklahoma in 1955 but grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior at the age of 16. My wife, Cindy, and I were married in 1979 and have one son, Adam, who was born in 1981. While working as a general contractor in Albuquerque I felt God’s call upon my life and surrendered to full-time ministry. In 1991 we moved to Fort Worth to attend Southwestern Seminary. I received a degree in music in 1994 and in 1996 graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Religious Education. In June of 1996 the Lord brought us to Parkway Baptist Church for me to serve as Associate Pastor of Music and Education. I have been serving as Senior Pastor since January 2002. I have been immeasurably blessed each day the Lord allows me to serve Him. I invite you to come and celebrate the love of Christ with God’s family at Parkway Baptist Church, A Home For Your Heart!  I John 4:7-10

God Bless,
Pastor Chris

In April 1957 a godly dad and mom birthed a scrawny baby boy. Nurtured in a Christian home, this kid grew up knowing the love of a heavenly Father and in June 1964 gave his heart to Jesus. That kid is me, Bob Morris.

Hi, my name is Kyle Hendrickson and I am 20 years old.  I am also part of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2008!  I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  My parents raised me up in a Christian home and I have been attending church ever since I can remember.  When I reached the age of eight years old, I realized I was missing something crucial in my life, that something was Jesus Christ.  Late on a spring night when I was eight years old my father led me to Christ, and ever since I have been trying to serve God, through serving the church in any way I can.

I was an actively involved leader in my youth group at First Baptist Church McKinney all throughout my high school career.  I have continued to serve by leading worship for various functions throughout college.  I also had the chance to be an intern for the FBC McKinney youth group, and it was during that experience I could feel that ministry could be my calling in life.  This past summer in August I accepted my call from the Lord to go into vocational, full-time Gospel ministry.  Soon thereafter, I was contacted by Parkway Baptist to join this team as the part-time youth pastor.  I am already excited to see what God is doing at Parkway and the growth that is taking place.  And I believe God wants to see the same growth in the youth ministry as is taking place in the rest of the church.  God is ALWAYS at work, and all we can do is adjust our lives so that we can join Him, that is what I strive for with my life and with my ministry.      John 14:21

I asked Christ to be my Savior in 3rd grade but did not have a real awareness of making Him Lord of my life until high school. From that time on I have felt a real awareness that counseling would be my ministry. My husband, Steve, and I have been members of Parkway since 1990 and we have been truly blessed while here. We have 4 children: Josh, Danielle, Elissa, and Sarah. I received my bachelor degree from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos then came to A&M to complete my education. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1995 and became a licensed psychologist in 1996. In addition, I have had many hours of continuing education in Christian counseling through Focus on the Family, American Association of Christian Counselors, Christian Counselors of Texas and Theophostic Ministry. In 1996, I began counseling at Parkway.

I believe I am very strongly influenced by the Christian training that I have received. My goal is always to help with concerns while leading others to grow in Christ. Although I have an eclectic style with an emphasis on cognitive/behavioral techniques my primary belief as a Christian counselor is to base understanding of people and their problems on Scripture and allow the Holy Spirit to heal.

Counseling is available to anyone with an issue I feel competent to address. There is no set fee for counseling services - suggested donations are according to income. I work primarily with adults but see some adolescents. Common areas include adjustment to life situations, depression, anxiety, anger, marital/family problems, and financial concerns. It is appropriate to consider counseling whenever things seem to be keeping you from an effective or meaningful life or you simply want an opportunity to think through things more clearly and objectively. If you have other questions about the counseling ministry, please contact me at my email.

Galatians 6:2 "Bear ye one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ."

Testimony:
At the age of 12, I understood, in my mind, that Christ died for my sins. I went forward in church when all of my friends did (after completing a confirmation class with a group of other 5th grade). Afterwards, I went to church and tried to be a “good person? At 24, my mother-in-law became very ill with breast cancer. She fought it but the cancer was winning the battle. I watched her struggle with the disease, but she never lost hope or grace. I saw friends (from church) tirelessly pray with and for her, visit her, take care of her, bring her food, clean her house, sit with her and love her unconditionally. She responded by praying for and with them, and loving them unconditionally. I knew she had some kind of relationship with Jesus that I did not have in the good times, much less the bad. A few days after her body died and her soul went to be with the LORD, I spoke with her pastor. He explained to me how God's Word, the Bible, explained to us how we need to not only understand that Jesus died for us, but Jesus also wants us to trust Him to lead our lives. I prayed a prayer of salvation and ask Jesus to be the LORD of my life. I was baptized and joined that church a few days later. Since Jesus came into my life, many changes have occurred, some immediate, some took some time. He still works in my life.

  I was born and raised in Houston, TX and lived there until the summer before my senior year of high school.  My parents decided to move to Wimberley, TX so that is where I graduated from.  I have grown up in church and gave my life to the Lord at an early age.  I am thankful for the Christian heritage that was passed down to me from my parents.  My first year of college I attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) in Waxahachie, TX.  I then transferred to Texas State University in San Marcos for my second year of college.  I helped to establish a student-led campus ministry there called Chi Alpha.  I was on the leadership team and played the drums for the praise & worship team.  It was at one of these on campus bible studies that I met Isabel, my best friend and now my wife!  We both have a heart for ministry and we are currently helping with the youth group and teaching the College Sunday School class at our church, Bethel Temple in Bryan.  She is working on her PhD in physics here at Texas A&M.  I am currently taking online courses from SAGU to finish my Business Administration degree. I have worked at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin in the Executive Education department for 6 years, and for one year with General Academic Programs at Texas A&M University.  I am amazed at how awesome God is especially as I see where he has brought me from, and as I look forward to where he will lead me.  I am thankful God has given me the opportunity to be part of the ministry team here at Parkway Baptist Church.  1Peter 1:13-16