Our Story

1964-1976 The first service was held at Dewey on April 5, 1964. Robert Rochelle, a native of Detroit, Michigan, came to Sherman from Freed Hardeman College in Henderson, Tennessee, to be the minister. A five-day gospel meeting was held with Bro. Rochelle preaching and Bro. James Rucker of the Grand Avenue congregation leading the singing.
Dedication services were held April 24, 1964, with Hubert Plumlee of Denison as speaker.
1976-1978 In July 1976, the Grand Avenue and Dewey Avenue congregations decided to again join forces as one work. This was motivated by the fact that both were serving the same area and located only about one mile apart.
The merged work became known as the Parkview congregation and was under the oversight of elders Wilburn Grisham, Harvey Millsap and Vernon Mitchell from Dewey and Fred Holloway and Robert Savage from Grand. Dan Carter from Sanger began work on the first Sunday of the merger. Work began with approximately 400 members.

1978-1992 Soon after the merger, the congregation built a large gymnasium on property across the street north from the church building. It houses a full size basketball court, kitchen, library, ministerial offices, elders conference room, and several large classrooms. This building provides fellowship activities but its primary function was to be a Christian Training Center with advanced Bible courses offered to the community. These were conducted for several years under direction of the elders and ministers as the Texoma Bible Institute. Also provided on the lot was a Sharing Center where clothing was stored for those who need it.
During this time period, Parkview membership grew exponentially. Due to the growth, Bro. Clinton Davis of Midland, TX was hired as a minister for worship and outreach to labor alongside the preaching minister.
Today, the CTC houses ministerial offices, youth and children’s bible classes, as well as Parkview’s media studio. Because of this great resource, Parkview utilizes the building for community outreach as well.

1992-2005 The Parkview church of Christ was on the front lines tearing down racial and cultural barriers that were preventing brothers and sisters from worshiping together.
Parkview is a very unique church family in that the makeup is quite diverse. Much more so than other typical faith communities in the area. Blessings to all who have worked so passionately in the past and to those that still work today.
In 1992, a “white” church, a “black” church and a “Hispanic” church became the new Parkview. Though that was long overdue, we praise God for making that transition in our community.
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:28 ESV)

Sherman's growth  has provided new opportunities to reach out to the thriving community and share the gospel. As we continue to serve the community around us, it is our prayer that our efforts reach  those seeking a new church home.