our Pastor

On Sunday, July 2, 2017, Addison K. Mitchell was elected as Pastor of Parker Memorial MBC

(PMMBC) of Cocoa, FL. Pastor Addison K. Mitchell was born on October 31, 1962 in Estill, S.C. He was raised in a Christian home by his mother (Sis. Mary Ennis) and his grandparents; the late Pastor Daniel H. and Helen Mitchell. He was baptized and accepted Christ as his savior at the First Estill Baptist Church in Estill, S.C. by retired Pastor Wesley Williams.

In May 2012, Pastor Mitchell and his wife Barbara became faithful members of PMMBC. He became a

licensed Minister on February 15, 2015 under the leadership and mentorship  of the late Pastor Melvin

Chatman. The late Pastor Jesse Patterson recommended him for Ordination. He was Ordained by Pastor,

Dr. Herbert McGraw on January 10, 2016. Prior to joining PMMBC, he was an active member of the St. James MBC of Melbourne, FL. under the leadership of the late Pastor Kirby L. Frink. While at St. James, Pastor Mitchell faithfully served as President of the Laymen Ministry, Male Chorus and Thomas Choir member, Finance Committee, and Trustee Board.

Pastor Mitchell is a Civil Service employee with the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick

AFB, FL. He is the Materials Software Manager. On the job he is known and seen as a Man of God. He

is sought after to perform invocations for military retirements, career appointments, Thanksgiving,

Christmas gatherings, prayer, and spiritual guidance. In March of 2016, being led by the Spirit of

Christ, he received approval from military leadership and the Base Chaplain Office to start a weekly

prayer group titled BASIC Prayer. Christians of all denominations meet every Monday and Friday

mornings for prayer. Prior to being a Civil Service employee, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 20

years and 9 months. He retired Honorably on January 1, 2004 in the grade of Master Sergeant.

Pastor Mitchell has a Masters of Arts Degree in Administration from Barry University, a Bachelor of

Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from Columbia College, and an Associates of Arts

Degree in Communications-Computer Systems from the Community College of the Air Force. He was

chosen to attend the Indian River Via De Cristo Christian Leadership Retreat in September 2015. He is

a member of Cristo Weekend 64.

Pastor Mitchell is married to Sis. Barbara A. Mitchell. They have been married since September 14,

1985. They are the parents of two children (Antwann and Danielle) and one grand daughter; Aryelle.

Sis. Mitchell supports her husband at home and in the church. She is also active with the Youth Department, Deaconess Ministry, Publicity Committee, and wherever needed.

Pastor Mitchell is a man who truly loves the Lord and all people. He is devoted to teaching and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all who have a desire to be fed spiritually.

"For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet

pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 (KJV)