The call
Bishop Parks accepted his call into ministry in August and preached his first sermon the following month.
Bishop Dr. C.L. Parks
Founder · Visionary · Community Leader
Bishop Dr.
C. L. Parks
A faithful servant, compassionate leader, and builder whose ministry has strengthened people and communities for generations.
A life of service
Called to lead. Committed to serve.
Bishop Clarence Lee Parks has devoted his life to the Gospel, community service, and the work of building ministries that reach people with compassion.
Recognized throughout Northeast Mississippi as a spiritual and community leader, Bishop Parks has served through church leadership, outreach initiatives, broadcasting, conferences, and international ministry. His work reflects a steady belief that faith must be lived through service.
Ministry journey
A calling carried faithfully.
From his first sermon to the founding of Temple of Compassion & Deliverance and OSHIMOC, each season has expanded the reach of the original vision.
Temple is founded
After serving in ministry and as an interim pastor, he founded Temple of Compassion & Deliverance in April.
Consecrated Bishop
He was consecrated Bishop of the Outstretched Hands Diocese and continued carrying the vision into a wider field of service.
Compassion in action
Ministry beyond the pulpit.
Bishop Parks established Christians on the Move to Evangelize, known as C.O.M.E., which became known for feeding thousands during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. His service also extended to missing-children advocacy and other community-based organizations.
His ministry later reached audiences through international travel, major conferences, and Kingdom Broadcasting Network 95.1 FM.
Community outreach
Serving families, strengthening neighborhoods, and meeting practical needs with compassion.
Church leadership
Building ministries and preparing leaders to carry the Gospel with integrity and purpose.
Global ministry
Ministering across borders and cultivating relationships throughout the wider body of Christ.
Broadcasting
Extending ministry through Kingdom Broadcasting Network and other media platforms.
A living legacy
Faith that strengthens others.
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”Proverbs 27:17
Roots & family
Humble beginnings. Enduring purpose.
Born in Monroe County, Mississippi, on September 3, 1953, Clarence Lee Parks was the sixth child of Mack and Eugenia Parks. He is married to Mary J. Howell Parks and is the father of seven children.
He continued his education with a focus in Religious Studies at Blue Mountain Bible College. From early employment and community life to decades of ministry, every chapter helped shape a leader grounded in faith, discipline, and service.
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