What We Believe

Teach the unadulterated Word of God with demonstration and power.

Teach believers how to live a lifestyle of faith and integrity.

Train believers to walk in the supernatural.

Help believers grow in spiritual maturity.

Seek and save those who are lost.

Minister to the spirit, soul, and body.

Gather, train, and send laborers into the harvest.

Build Christ-centered families.

Inspire our youth to fall in love with Jesus.

Plant, strengthen, and equip churches throughout the world.

Build disciples who Look, Love, Live like Jesus.

In the triune God - The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit.
Matthew 3:16-17, 1 John 5:7, Genesis 1:26

Jesus Christ is true God and true Man.
John 1:1-3,14, Colossians 1:14-18, John 14:9

The Holy Spirit is a Divine Person.
John 14:16, John 15:26, John 16:7-15, John 14:26

All Scripture is given by the inspiration of God.
2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21

All have sinned and come short of the glory of God and are in need of salvation.
John 1:12, Romans 1:16, John 3:15, 1 John 4:15

Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men.
Romans 10:9-10

It is the will of God that every believer is filled with the Holy Spirit.
John 4:14, John 7:37-39, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:4, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19:6

Healing is provided in the redemptive work of Christ and is available to every believer.
1 Peter 2:24, Mark 8:17, Psalm 107:20, Psalm 103:3, Acts 28:27

The Church consists of all those who have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
John 1:12, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Hebrews 12:23-24

There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust.
Acts 1:9-11, John 14:3

In the personal, visible, imminent return of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 1:7

In water baptism and observance of the Lord's Supper.
Matthew 3:11, Acts 8:36-39, Acts 10:47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-31, Luke 24:34-35

The tithe belongs to God.
Malachi 3:8-12, Hebrews 7:7-8, Genesis 14:17-20

It is God's will to prosper our lives financially.
1 John 3:12, Proverbs 10:22, 2 Corinthians 9:10, Philippians 4:19

Following his 1987 graduation from the Crenshaw Christian Center School of Ministry, Dr. Parker answered the call to ministry in 1989. Returning to his hometown of Akron, Ohio, he founded the Church of the Living Word—now known as World Harvest Christian Church—with an inaugural service in his home on April 2, 1989.
Foundations and Growth
Defined by the Word of Faith and a demonstration of spiritual power, the ministry experienced rapid growth. Within six months, services moved to the University of Akron campus, followed shortly by the acquisition of a dedicated facility. By 1993, the thriving 250-member congregation purchased its first permanent property.
Expanding the Vision
As the ministry transitioned into the prophetic and apostolic move, Dr. Parker focused on leadership development. Key milestones included:

• Media Outreach: The "Put this in your Spirit" television broadcast, which helped grow the membership to over 500.
• Education: The 2001 launch of the Ministry Training Institute.
• Global Impact: The 2003 expansion into international training for thousands of global leaders.
• Academic Partnership: In 2012, the church became an affiliate of Friends International Christian University, offering accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees.

New Frontiers and Acquisition
In 2012, the ministry acquired a 6.5-acre campus to facilitate its expanding vision. The following years marked a period of significant geographical expansion:

• 2009: Established Harvest House Christian Center Southwest in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• 2016: Launched a new location in Los Angeles, California, following Dr. Parker’s transition into the apostolic office.
• 2016: Appointed Pastor Joshua Parker as Senior Pastor of the Akron location.

Present Day
World Harvest Christian Church continues to empower lives globally. In September 2023, the ministry further solidified its presence by purchasing a 33,500-square-foot facility on 4.5 acres in Akron, Ohio.