Scott Lucky called as senior pastor at Parkway
Special to The Clinton Courier
On Sunday, August 28, Scott Lucky was called as the senior pastor at Parkway Baptist Church. After reviewing over sixty resumes from around the Southeastern United States, the church’s Pastor Search Committee unanimously recommended Lucky as the next pastor in a letter to the Elders. Following elder approval, the congregation voted to confirm the recommendation with a ninety-eight percent approval rate. The confirmation follows a lengthy period in which the church was able to observe Lucky’s leadership and build a relationship with him, his wife Ashley, and their three children.
Lucky served as interim pastor for the four months following the retirement of Pastor Ken Anderson. His presence precedes the interim period, having served on the pastoral staff of Parkway for nearly a decade.
Lucky, who graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary of Jackson in 2014 and is a Ph.D. candidate at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, came to Parkway as the college and young adult pastor, then transitioned to the role of associate pastor in January of 2021.
“He and his family have already endeared themselves to our congregation, as was evidenced by the ninety-eight percent vote of approval,” said Mitchell Blount, a Parkway Elder and chair of the Pastor Search Committee.
“My desire is to see us devote ourselves to the Lord, His Word, and His mission of making disciples among the nations,” said Lucky.
Lucky is the sixth pastor of Parkway Baptist Church in its ninety-five-year history.
“I’m so encouraged by Gods faithfulness to this congregation over the last 95 years, I’m humbled and excited about moving into this new roll,” said Lucky.
“We are absolutely convinced that God led Scott to Parkway, and that God will continue to use Scott to lead our church as we continue to seek to glorify Him and reach our community for Christ,” said Blount.
Lucky will immediately take on the responsibilities of senior pastor, bringing an end to the interim period. Parkway plans to officially install him as their senior pastor through an installation service and reception in mid-October.
