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On Sunday evening, March 27, Chowan Campus Ministry hosted Campus Worship, featuring speaker Mr. Darren Oliver Parker, Sr. principal of Conway Middle School. Before coming to Conway Middle, Mr. Parker was the principal of a middle school in Franklin, VA. Additionally, he was the head football coach for fourteen years where he led the team to two State Championships in 2004 and 2008. 

Minister of Engagement, Calvin Carter 鈥�15 introduced Mr. Parker. Carter, a former student was delighted to have Mr. Parker for Campus Worship. He shared how Mr. Parker鈥檚 focus on “faith and team” was evident in his leadership.

Mr. Parker was an inspiration to the students by sharing his faith journey in 鈥渢hree testimonies.鈥� In his remarks, he vulnerably shared about the storms he has had in his life have helped him grow in this faith. He passionately intertwined stories of football, family, and education as he encouraged students on their own faith journeys.

This campus worship service was titled 鈥淢inistry beyond the Pulpit鈥� and was organized by Chowan Christian Athletes Team 4:13 who serve as peer chaplains on their sports teams. This group meets regularly with Minister to the University, Rev. Mari Wiles for training, support, and encouragement. On their respective teams, they lead devotions, offer prayers and give peer counseling.聽聽聽聽

Members of Team 4:13 helped lead worship. Baseball player Welinton Mariano 鈥�22 opened the worship service in prayer, followed by football team member, Jaylon Boyd 鈥�23 who shared his testimony. The Wednesday Night Praise Band, comprised of Kashara Simpsons聽 鈥�25, Braydon Conboy 鈥�25, Corbin Robertson鈥�22, and Malachi Cobb鈥�25 led in song with 鈥淢y Testimony鈥� and 鈥淒o it Again.鈥� Mr. Parker echoed the sentiments of those songs in his remarks.聽

The worship service concluded with softball player Courtney Lamb鈥�22 giving the benediction. After the evening concluded, students enjoyed a time of fellowship with snacks. Team 4:13 offered Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Bibles to anyone who needed them. 

For more information about Team 4:13 or Chowan Campus Ministry, contact Rev. Mari E. Willes at wilesm@chowan.edu.