A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Pastor Mike comes to Parkway Presbyterian Church with big appetite for the cuisine of New Orleans, a love of being outdoors (hiking, biking, swimming, etc.), and most importantly, a passion for sharing the gospel of Christ. A graduate of the University of Chicago and Harvard Divinity School, Pastor Mike is deeply committed to preaching the gospel from a perspective that is intellectually vibrant, abounding in God’s mercy and love, and oriented towards justice and mercy. Feel free to reach out to him if you have any questions, or if you would like to know more about the ways that we “do church” here at Parkway!

Email: parkwayprespastor@gmail.com

Originally from South Africa, Gillian is our office administrator here at Parkway. A superbly talented administrator as well as a loving mother and grandmother, Gillian is an absolutely indispensable part of our team at Parkway!

Email: parkwaysecretary4@gmail.com

A native of Nicaragua, Erick is our sexton at Parkway. Equally handy with whatever tool is at his disposal, Erick keeps our building running (no easy feat in swampy South Louisiana!) with good humor and grace.

Parkway's Music Program is directed by Dr. Dale Norris. Dale has been: • A pianist of 50 years • 34 years as music educator and university professor; • Numerous choral and instrumental awards at the district and state levels; • 30 years as church musician in various capacities including choral director, pianist, organist, choir member • Over 25 stage productions, operas and/or musicals in various capacities including conductor, vocal coach, rehearsal pianist, performance pianist, orchestration and arranging, cast member, leading role, chorus; • Over 35 years experience as an orchestral musician in various capacities including conductor, violinist, pianist, percussionist; • Conducted numerous major choral works including "Messiah," (Handel), "Gloria," (Vivaldi), "Mass in G," (Schubert); "Wachet Auf," Bach Cantata No. 140.