About Us
A Biblical ministry of Excellence.
Revival Center is designed to encourage life transformation through our threefold purpose: to Evangelize, Edify, and Equip the whole person to serve the community and to reach the world for Jesus Christ.
Church Mission
Motivated by the love of God.
Revival Center seeks to be a Biblical ministry of Excellence. Our ministry is designed to Encourage life transformation through our threefold purpose: to Evangelize, Edify, and Equip the whole person to serve the community, and to reach the world for Jesus Christ.
We strive to be compassionate in our love, excellent in our service, holy in our living, passionate, and reverent in our worship. We are motivated by the love of God and will spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching, singing, testifying, and meeting the needs of God’s people.
Vision Statement
Our vision for Revival Center is simple. We exist to Love God and Love His People.
Affirmation of Faith
What we believe.
As a congregation of the Church of God in Christ, our faith is founded upon the doctrine of the Apostles as received on the day of Pentecost.
The Bible
We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God.
God
We believe that there is only One God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
The Church
We believe in the blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at His return.
Sin
We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
Salvation
We believe that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation.
Christ
We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.
The Holy Ghost
We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for Him.
Sanctification
We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in the present world.
Meet the Pastor
Dr. Derek Parker
Pastor, Revival Center COGIC · Appointed May 1, 2021
Pastor Derek Parker was born in a small town called Holland, VA. He graduated from Forest Glen High School in Suffolk, VA in 1986. Elder Parker continued his education after joining the United States Armed Forces. He holds a Doctorate Degree in Human Resources. He has also taken theology classes at Paul S. Morton Bible College and School of Ministry.
He retired in March 2007 after serving over 20 years in the U.S. Army. He is a devoted husband, married and dedicated to Evangelist Ushell Parker for over 30 years. He has two sons.
He was called into the ministry at an early age but did not begin his ministry to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ until 1995, following the call on his death bed. He was ordained as an Elder in 1998. He served as Pastor for Free Gospel Church of our Lord and Savior in Bamberg, Germany; The Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Suwon, Korea; and Tribal Leader at Sweet Haven Holy Church of God in Black River, NY.
“You can’t teach what you don’t know, and you can’t lead where you won’t go.”
He has many accomplishments as a Soldier in the Army of the Lord, and has taught many Sunday schools, Bible studies, and Ministerial Classes such as Church Etiquette, Church Business, Baptism, and Communion. He has held many positions in the church such as Pastor, Assistant Pastor, Youth Pastor for over 100 youths ranging from ages 2–21, Sunday School Superintendent, and Church Administrator.
On May 1, 2021, Bishop O.L. Meadows appointed Dr. Parker as Pastor of Revival Center COGIC, and in January 2025 the Lord led him to a second campus in Sheffield, Alabama. He has also served as Huntsville District Missions President, Public Safety Chaplain for Madison County, AL, and Married Couples Ministry (MCM) Coordinator.
In the presence of his many accomplishments, Pastor Parker remains humble and respectful. He is saved and Holy Ghost filled. His desire is to love God and love people.
Meet the First Lady
Evangelist Ushell Parker
First Lady, Revival Center COGIC
Evangelist Ushell Parker is a native of the Tidewater, VA area. She has been married to the love of her life, Pastor Derek Parker, for over 30 years. She received the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an exceedingly early age. As a young child, she knew God required more of her. Acknowledging the call that was upon her life led her to ministry in July 2000.
Evangelist Parker’s life assignment is to advance God’s kingdom and empower His people to take the next faithful step. She realizes that obedience to His will is better, and that her life is a model to guide others to Him.
She believes that “The Master Touch” is on each of us.
Her aim is to please God as she serves Him through sowing the seed of God’s word in the hearts of all people, bestowing love and guidance to all that encounter her. She faithfully renders her gifts for service unto Jesus Christ and His church, accepting the responsibility of First Lady and all its challenges, simply believing God never demands what He will not supply.
She has been invited to minister in a wide array of settings, including women’s conferences, workshops, and prayer breakfasts. She has served as armourbearer, Married Couples Ministry (MCM) Coordinator, and YWCC President. Her favorite motto is to “Love God and Love His People.” God has worked miraculously in her life, and to Him she gives all honor, praise, and glory.
Meet Our Assistant Pastor
Elder Myron Thompson
Assistant Pastor, Revival Center COGIC · Campus Leader, Sheffield Campus
Elder Myron Thompson was born September 12, 1965, in Sheffield, Alabama, to the late James and Margene Thompson. He graduated from Bradshaw High School and went on to Muscle Shoals Technical College, where he received a diploma in Brick Masonry.
On December 12, 1988, Elder Thompson joined the United States Army, where he served 8 years as a Truck Driver. On April 10, 2005, he was ordained as a Deacon and served faithfully for 19 years. He attended and graduated from the O.L. Meadows School of Ministry (OLMSOM), earning a certificate in Biblical Ministry, and is currently earning a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Theology.
Early in the morning on April 26, 2022, at 4:45 a.m., Elder Thompson had a call on his life. He asked the Lord, “Is this what You want me to do?” and the Lord said to him, “I’ve called you once and I shouldn’t have to call you again.”
His reply was, “Yes Lord, I’ll go.”
On August 16, 2025, Bishop O.L. Meadows ordained him an Elder at the Jurisdictional Convocation. Elder Thompson serves as the Assistant Pastor of Revival Center COGIC and Campus Leader of the Sheffield Campus, and as a Jurisdictional and National Adjutant of the Church of God in Christ.
Elder Thompson has been married to Shehollined (Yvette) Thompson for 24 years. They have 3 children, Gregory Cole, LeMaple Cole, and Mia Kirkman, and he is Pawpaw to 7 grandchildren.
Our Leadership
Jurisdictional & Church Leaders.
“Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow.” — Hebrews 13:7
Bishop O.L. Meadows
Jurisdictional Prelate, Alabama First Jurisdiction
Supt. Bobby Sledge
District Superintendent, WRMH District
Dr. Derek & Lady Ushell Parker
Pastor & First Lady
- Evangelist Mable PearsallChurch Mother
- Ann DavisUsher President
Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ: Bishop J. Drew Sheard.