Laurie Parsons studied music education at Furman University where she met her husband, Derek, CPC’s pianist. Laurie began her career teaching band and chorus in the public schools, but scaled back to a part-time role in church music as her family expanded. Now a soccer mom to three sons, Laurie currently leads the adult choir, youth ensemble, and worship teams. She also performs with the Anderson Chamber Orchestra and teaches horn at Southern Wesleyan University.