Our History

In 1946, World War II ended and families were being reunited with their loved ones as service men and women returned home.  Hope for a new era of peace and prosperity bloomed.  Monroe, Louisiana began to experience a growth spurt to the north and northeast.  What had been cotton field would soon give way to residential sections as the population boomed.  New places of worship were need by the growing population.

In July, 1946 a group of 33 people met with Rev. Colon Coaker, at Georgia Tucker Elementary School to consider starting a new Baptist church on the north side of town.  July 21st marks the official beginning of Parkview Baptist Church.  After meeting in Georgia Tucker Elementary School, the new congregation began to worship at First Baptist Church of Monroe until its own facility was built.  The first worship center for Parkview Baptist Church was built on the corner of 10th Street and Forsythe Avenue, the same location of Parkview today.  That first worship center serves as the Chapel.  In 1959, the present worship center was completed and has served as our primary center for congregational worship.

The Family Life Center was completed in January, 1978.  This center included a basketball court, 4 land bowling alley, a weight room, a racket ball court and an arts and crafts room.  Many activities take place in this facility on a regular basis.

A church is comprised of people who come together to worship and grow spiritually.  For over 60 years, this has been the focus and purposes of Parkview, to help individuals and families grow in their faith, no matter what age or stage of life they may be in.  If you are looking to be a part of a church which will minister to you and your family needs while giving you opportunities to serve our Lord, we believe Parkview could be the church for you.

What We Believe

God

Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22
Psalm 90:2
Matthew 28:18
1 Peter 1:2

God is the Creator and Ruler of everything in existence.  He eternally exists in three personalities:  the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  These three manifestations of the one true God are co-equal.

Man

Genesis 1:27 & 59:1-2
Psalm 8:3-6
Isaiah 53:6a
Romans 3:23 & 5:8

Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like HIm in character.  He is the pinnacle of God's creation.  Each person is individually loved by God.  Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is deeply marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin".  Sin separates man from God.

Eternity

Matthew 25:41
John 3:16-17
Romans 6:23
2 Pater 3:9
1 John 2:25 & 5:11-13
Revelation 20:15

Man was created to exist forever.  He will either exist eternally separated from god by sin or in union with God, through forgiveness of sin.  Being reunited with God through the forgiveness of sin is called salvation and it leads to eternal life with Him. To be eternally separated from God is Hell.  God desires all people to be saved.

Jesus Christ

Matthew 1:22-23
Isaiah 9:6
John 1:1-5 & 14:10-30
Hebrews 4:14-15
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Romans 1:3-4
Acts 1:9-11
1 Timothy 6:14-15
Titus 2:13

Jesus Christ is the Son of God.  Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice by dying on teh cross to pay the punishment of the sins of all people.  He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death.  He ascended to Heaven and will return again to earth to reign.

Salvation

Romans 6:23
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 1:12 & 14:6
Titus 3:5
Galatians 3:26
Romans 5:1
John 10:29
2 Timothy 1:12
Hebrews 7:25 & 10:10-14
1 Peter 1:3-5

Salvation is a gift from God to man.  Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement of good works.  Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.  This salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian.  It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security.

The Holy Spirit

2 Corinthians 3:17
John 16:7-13 & 14:16-17
Acts 1:8
1 Corinthians 2:12 & 3:16
Ephesians 1:13 & 5:18
Galatians 5:25

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God.  He is present in the world to make people aware of their needs for Jesus Christ.  He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation.  He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.  The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.

The Bible

2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Peter 1:20-21
Psalm 119:105,160
Proverbs 30:5

The Bible is God's Word to all men.  It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.  It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.  Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.