Pastor Ernie Parker was born in Houston, Texas. He was called into the ministry at the age of 14 while living in New Caney, Texas. As a teenager he headed the youth ministry and taught Sunday school in the church he attended with his family. In 1969, he married Sue Harp and became pastor of Shepherd Assembly of God in Shepherd, Texas in the same year. Pastor and Sue Parker later served as pastors of churches in Willis, Houston and Cleveland, Texas. In 1988 they were elected as pastors of Plum Grove Assembly of God, where they continue to serve today. Under their leadership the church has grown and become a vital part of the Splendora – Plum Grove area. A worship center was completed in 1993 and a family life center in 2002. Pastor Parker continues to preach with anointing and lead the congregation at Plum Grove Assembly with a vision to affect the world with the love of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. Read Pastor Parker's latest blog here.