SUNDAY WORSHIP AT 10 AM
850 16TH ST. MODESTO, CA 95354
ABOUT PASTOR JAY
You might say I did not take the ‘normal’ path to becoming a pastor. I left a 25-year career in tech sales to attend seminary and then become a minister. Although I have been in California for 28 years, my original roots are from Texas. You will still hear some of my southern drawl, and I have not found a replacement for the phrase “Y’all”. By the way, did you know that the plural of ‘Y’all’ is “All Y’all”? Unfortunately, that is as good as my jokes get!
My best friend is my wife, Bridget, and we have four young adult children. My hobby sport is golf, although I must inform you that my last name does not necessarily reflect my golf game. ​
​I grew up in the Methodist church, so you could say I am a lifelong Methodist. When it comes to church, I absolutely love the church! Church is a wonderful place to be filled with God’s love and then share that love with all. I love that all means all! Yes, we are all God’s children, with no exception. God celebrates all of our differences, as each of us are a unique miracle from God. Also, I love doing ministry together so that we can be the church Christ calls us to be – ‘Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.' Also, I love the Methodist slogan “Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors”, as this is a wonderful guide for our church ministries.
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If we have yet to meet, I look forward to that opportunity,
Pastor Jay Parr