Staff - Parklawn Assembly of God

MEET OUR STAFF

Dr. Marcus L. Arrington, Senior Pastor

I’m excited and honored to serve God’s people and serve the Sherman Park and Greater Milwaukee community as Lead Pastor of Parklawn Assembly of God. I’ve been richly blessed by the ministry, mentorship, and modeling provided by Bishop Walter F. Harvey. It’s my honor to succeed him in the senior pastor role and continue to collaborate with him as he serves the body of Christ and community locally and nationally in an apostolic role.

My first ministry is in my home. God has blessed me with a beautiful, loving, godly wife (Crystal) and two outstanding, godly children (Jacen and Makaila). They are journeying with me. Together, we are the ATEAM!

Along with our compassionate and anointed pastoral team, I get to guide and prepare God’s people to share the “light, life, and love” of Jesus Christ in our city and world. One of my favorite verses is John 17:4, “I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” Like Jesus, I too want to bring God glory by operating in my design and finishing His assignments for my life. I do this through prophetic worship, prayer, teaching, preaching, writing, and giving. This blend of gifts, enables me to equip others to engage their destinies so that they too will bring God glory through completion of His mandate for their lives. God has a dream for all of us individually and collectively.

As we follow His leading, we will fulfill His dream and bring godly transformation to our families, communities, and world!

“A dream is the foundation of hope. Faith keeps dreams alive. Never stop dreaming. And, never lose faith.” -Dr. Marcus L. Arrington

Pastor Jason Mims, Congregational Care Pastor

A native to Milwaukee, Jason has been employed here at Parklawn since 2018 and currently serves as the Congregational Care Pastor. In this role, he supports the amazing ministry leaders in operating their areas so they may build authentic relationships in order to support their members, whether internal or external to Parklawn, on their spiritual journeys from evangelism and discipleship to the fulfillment of their callings; all while doing life together.

Jason says that he’s an imperfect person, saved and empowered by a perfect God. 1 Corinthians 12:12 inspires Jason to serve daily. He finds it an honor to help other imperfect people journey in this life to fulfill their perfectly, predestined, diving calling for the kingdom of God. Jason has been married to his bride, Airiga since 2003. They have one amazing son Joshua and are soon expecting another son. He enjoys gardening and spending time in nature, playing racquetball and spending time with family and friends.

Bishop Walter F. Harvey

Bishop Harvey, an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God, served as a youth pastor for seven years and served as senior pastor at Parklawn Assembly of God from 1992 until 2020. His calling as a minister has taken him to numerous countries to plant churches, inspire and develop Christian leaders, and do humanitarian work to transform people’s lives.

He continues to serve in an advisory role at Parklawn while also serving as CEO of Prism Economic Development Corporation and Board President for the National Black Fellowship of the Assemblies of God. He speaks across the country and internationally using his humorous, practical, and powerful style to deliver messages of hope and transformation for individuals and communities. Bishop Harvey has been married to his bride, Judy for over 30 years.

Latasha Williams

Latasha serves as the Facilities Manager and Ministry Operations Coordinator. She is blessed with the gifts of administration, organization, discernment and being a people person. As a child, Latasha’s grandmother would anoint her and pray over her to make her a vessel for His Kingdom. She was raised and served in her family’s church. Once she relocated to Wisconsin, she prayed for God to give her an assignment to serve. Over a year later, she received an interview for a position here at Parklawn that she did not apply for. The Parklawn Family has embraced her, loved her, and made her feel like a member of the family. She truly loves the Parklawn Family and being here!

Nick Harvey

Nick Harvey is a passionate media specialist from Milwaukee, WI. He has been serving as Media & IT Manager for Parklawn Assembly of God since 2012. Nick performs his day-to-day ministry duties with one goal in mind; ‘Ultimately producing a product that helps people experience the living word and life of Christ with quality by using the gift of media.’ A proud father to a beautiful daughter, Autumn Marie, Nick strives to leave a legacy for the next generation to carry on and captivate hearts, minds, and souls for Christ through creative methods. Outside of ministry, he has passions for golf, travel and providing media services for professional sports Nationwide.

Priscilla Moore

As a member of Parklawn Assembly of God, Priscilla began her journey here as an administrative assistant to Bishop Harvey in 2006. She currently serves as the Ministry Operations Manager where she provides administrative assistance to the Senior Leadership Team, oversees the church office and connecting our ministry leaders with the resources needed that allows them to serve our membership. She loves her job and shows up every day to serve with a servant’s heart! Outside of work, Priscilla enjoys serving her community as a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, baking and walking her dog, Jazz. Her biggest priority and joy in life is her daughter Malia, who enjoys volunteering in the church office for her mother.

Norma Gaines

Norma brings over 30 years of knowledge in HR management. Her Christian values drives her passion for HR to be a beneficial resource for everyone. Norma joined the PAOG Administration Staff in October 2018 as the Human Resources Manager. Her approach is highly interactive as she establishes relationships and seeks to find workable solutions through collaboration and training. Norma enjoys spending time with her (for real grown) Children and (still young enough to play) Grand/Great Children. She’s says frequently that God gave her a second chance to just have fun when he gave her Grand/Great Children!

Min. Daphne Alexander

Minister Daphne Alexander is the mother of two and grandmother of four. She has been the children’s ministry leader since January 2019. When it comes to serving in the Children’s Minister, two scriptures keep Min. Daphne encouraged Psalm 127:3 and Proverbs 22:6.

Pastor LaJoy

LaJoy Mitchell is a Psalmist with a pure sound and heart for the Father. She desires to offer the joy of the Lord through her worship; compelling others to want a deeper relationship with Christ. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has had the opportunity to minister in song with national recordings artists as well as minister locally in the city of Milwaukee since her teenage years. She is a Psalmist that knows and enjoys the journey of going deeper into the presence of the Lord.

Pastor Connie

Connie is honored and blessed to serve as the Executive Pastor. She is a servant leader, facilitator and an instructor who trains ministry leaders to equip them to fulfill their God given assignment. She is passionate about helping believers to understand who they are in Christ and what God has available to them through his Word. In addition to coming on staff in May 2021, Connie’s background is in the finance industry, public speaking, and as an empowerment specialist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Upper Iowa University and an MBA from Ottawa University. Connie is also a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center where she has been trained and equipped for the ministry. Connie is a Milwaukee native and enjoys reading, traveling and being with family and friends.

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Sundays at 10am via Live Stream
Wednesdays Corporate Prayer at 6pm CST

3725 North Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53216