Bro. Parsley's
family consists of his wife Kwihwa, their
three grown children Robin, Eric, Tyson, and their youngest daughter, Chodi,
who is still at home. He comes to our program with a wide variety of experience.
He began his ministry in Korea in 1954-5 while in the US Air Force and returned
to work full time in 1960. From 1960-80 he was the director of the Church of
Christ's Benevolent Program. He served the Evangelism Research Teacher as Director
from 1969-83. He served Korea Christian College from 1969-80 as a professor
of Bible, and from 1981-83 as Acting President. He also has served for many
years as the College Library Director, Head of the Bible Department and on the
College Board as a Board Member and Auditor for several terms. He presently
teaches in the Graduate School. His education consists of a BA from Harding
University, a MA in Bible from Harding Graduate School of Bible and Religion
and a Ph.D. from Baptist Christian University in New Testament with emphasis
in Church Growth. He has also done post graduate work at Pepperdine University
and Fuller Theological Seminary. He has preached the gospel since 1955 and has
served two congregations in America before coming to Korea. He is the founder
of K.I.B.S. and is serving as its President. He also teaches classes, mainly
in the New Testament and the practical field.