Pastor Sends Family to Church and Commits Suicide

Pastor in Macon, Georgia sent his family ahead of him to church before committing suicide. Reverend Teddy Parker, Jr., of Bibb Mount Zion Baptist Church, was found in his driveway by his wife, Larrinecia Parker; with a self-inflicted gun wound.

Parker’s actions have left his wife, two daughters, a host of family and friends along with an 800 member congregation in shock.

One member of the church, Russell Rowland, told the Christian Post that on Sunday morning Parker sent his family ahead of him; the family, along with the congregation, was waiting for him to appear and preach the message.

After some time, Parker still hadn’t arrived; his wife went to look for him.

Rowland said he is very surprised that his pastor would end his own life. He said Pastor Parker preached against suicide and this has left the congregation in a state of bewilderment. They just don’t understand.

Members of the church gathered together on Monday night in a very solemn setting, according to Rowland. He said everyone is just stunned right now; they are trying to understand why this happened. Rowland said they are asking God for guidance through this tough time.

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