Pastor Arlen K. Parham was born in Bearden, AR to the late Pastor Arlen Ray Parham and loving mother Gladysteen Parham. He attended the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB) and received a bachelor’s degree in General Studies. Pastor Parham earned a Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy from Liberty University. He currently working Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy at Liberty University. He is a member of the Arkansas National Guard where he is a Military Chaplain. Pastor Parham is a veteran of Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He is a Senior Chaplain in Arkansas Department of Correction. Pastor Parham accepted his call in March 1999 at Rising Sun M.B.C. in Forrest City AR. God planted him as a Pastor at I’m A Part Missionary Baptist church September 2003. Pastor Parham has earned the nickname “The Acronym King” he closes almost every sermon with a feature word that comes across in the form of an acronym as a part of his inspirational close to a sermon. The vision and passion which God has blessed us with has truly allowed the church to “Reach a New Level” in Christ.
Sis. Paula Parham was born in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Mack Patillo and Julia Mae Patillo. She graduated from East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City in 2002. She is currently a Preschool Teacher in Forrest City AR. Sis Parham has received a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University, a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education, and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. Sis Parham is a loving companion as well as supporter of Pastor Parham and the ministry of IAP.
God Blessed Pastor Parham and First Lady Parham to unite in Holy Matrimony on July 8, 1995 in Pine Bluff, AR. God blessed them with four beautiful children Raymond, Leslie (Kamisha), Kenesha, and MacKenzie. They also have five grandchildren.
