Pastor John Parsley
Pastor John has served as Pastor since November, 2008. He hails from Indiana where his family goes back six generations. John was born again at age eleven and baptized at his home church, Unity, in Brown County, Indiana. While a university student, God called John to become a minister. He has served as a Youth Minister, Christian Education Minister, Associate Pastor, and Senior Pastor of a multi-staff congregation.
Pastor Parsley holds two earned academic degrees. He graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1978 with the Bachelor of Arts in English and Religion. His training for ministry was at the Southern Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky where he completed his Mater of Divinity work in 1981. He was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in 1980.
Susie & John are parents to two adult sons, Jason, who is married and Rob. Susie is a piano instructor, church musician, and a staff accompanist at the university level.
The Parsley’s love the arts, dining out, and serving with the Lord and the Lord’s people. Pastor John is an avid hiker & runner. He also enjoys his motorcycle, reading, basketball, and baseball. Susie is a great cook, talented in ceramics, and an educator.
Pastor John says: “Clearfield Community Church is a lively fellowship of Christians seeking to follow Christ’s teaching in the Bible. We welcome all persons to join us in the journey of Christian faith and service to God and people. Our Mission is founded in the Biblical texts–especially Jesus’ words ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength and love your neighbor as yourself.’” Mark 12:30-31
Cathy Nichols
Our Church Secretary is Cathy Nichols. She has a wonderfully supportive husband and four grown daughters. She has held the position for the past six years and sincerely loves her job. She loves to talk with and help people. If you need something just call or stop by, and she will gladly see if she can help you out.
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
