Bishop Parnell M. Lovelace, Jr. serves as the founding and Senior Pastor of the Center of Praise Ministries of Sacramento, California.

He is described as an apostolic strategist, communicator, teacher, thinker, and progressive leader. He possesses a passion towards ministering the Word of God in a clear, provocative, and revelatory manner that is well received by all generations and cultural groups. The merging of his spiritual journey and that of social science has served to facilitate a ministry that reaches and embraces the disenfranchised, the poor, the youth, the elderly, and the marginalized.

Bishop Lovelace has been blessed to receive lifelong spiritual and academic mentorship through godly men and women; all of whom have marked his life with excellent tutelage and impartation.

The Bishop continues to be a sought after voice and counsel within the church and civic community. He has been the recipient of various awards, commendations, and recognitions. He has sought to excel academically and professionally by completing requirements that have earned him the following:

• Associate in Arts Degree, American River College
• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Oral Roberts University
• Master of Arts in Social Work, University of Oklahoma
• Master of Arts in Practical Theology, Oral Roberts University
• Certificate of Completion, the Jack W. Hayford School of Pastoral Nurture; The King’s University

Presently, he is pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry Degree at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University); with an emphasis on church growth.

He is married to the love of his life, Dianna L. (Richardson) Lovelace of East Palo Alto, California. They are the parents of one son and care for their niece.

It is the privilege of our visionary leader to serve all; proclaiming Redemption, Justice, and Empowerment.

Dianna L. Lovelace (aka Lady Di) resides in Sacramento, California with her husband, Bishop Parnell M. Lovelace, Jr. She is the mother of one son and nurtures and cares for her niece.

Dianna is a very creative, motivational speaker. She has ministered at Women’s Conferences, Fellowships and Brunches. She is currently nurturing a Women’s Ministry in the Greater Sacramento Area.

Dianna has been a Christian for 33 years and actively serving in ministry for 25 years.

• Serves as Women’s Ministry Director
• Overseen and taught numerous Fellowships & Conferences
• Trained leadership
• Motivational Speaker
• Assisted and consulted with developing other Women’s Ministries

Lady Di, as she is affectionately called by many, has a contagious zest for life and a true excitement for the Word of God. As a Motivational speaker and teacher, she has an ability to balance exhortation and revelation from God’s Word with practical application. She calls this the "Just Do It" clause. Her approach is to be honest, vulnerable, and transparent with her audience.

Lady Di’s passion is to see people make a conscious effort to change from brokenness to wholeness, through the Word of God. She inspires and challenges you to first look inward and then upwards for God’s direction. Her greatest motivation is to see people walk in the fullness of their gifts, calling and God-given dreams.