ARIANA PARKS
Passionate worshipper committed to building community, orchestrating events, and leading people through psalms and spiritual songs.
About
In 2018 I encountered Jesus. My salvation and identity is found in Him alone. Ever since I've been on a journey led by His Spirit to know my Father intimately. God has embraced me with His love which nothing can separate me from. He has given me a new life beyond anything I could have ever asked for or imagined. I’m being conformed into the image of His Son who lives in me. My dream is to share the gospel through song and my hope is for everyone to be saved by the Lord for His glory.
Philosophy of Ministry
We must walk by faith not by sight. Without faith it's impossible to please God.
Believe the words of God are true. No eye has seen and no ear has heard the plans the Lord has for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:6, Proverbs 33:4-5, 1 Corinthians 2:9
Core Values
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Compassion
Loving one another is how the world will know we are followers of Jesus. Our relationships with members of the body should be rooted in kindness. We should strive to be men and women of integrity. Be humble and serve others, putting their needs before our own.
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Encourage
Discipleship is simply walking out our faith with believers in Christ. Take every opportunity to pray earnestly for each other. Share your testimony and express gratitude for what the Lord has done. Making someone laugh or sharing kind words brings life. Give generously.
Creativity
We see visions of the future by the Holy Spirit who inspires us to be innovative. God is doing a new thing. Show authenticity. We are awesomely and wonderfully made for His workmanship. Let's never lose our childlike curiosity and hunger to learn His ways.
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Major Influences
Pastor Aaron Marshall
Pastor Aaron’s teachings motivated me to complete the young adult leadership track and attend Free Chapel College. Under his leadership I served on the altar team at our young adult services and connected with other believers through small groups. He is a prime example of what a Christian man should be as a father, pastor and husband. He’s seen me become the person I am today and I’m so grateful for everything he’s done for me.
Abbie Gamboa
Abbie ushers in the presence of God in a way that completely changes the atmosphere of a room. She is an anointed singer and songwriter whose music is nothing short of pure worship. The lyrics she writes are biblically sound and full of depth. She is able to be vulnerable in her songs.
Crystal Robertson
Crystal has been a mentor to me during my time at the college. She stirred up my passion for music that was buried within me. Her elective on worship leadership changed my entire perspective of what being a worship leader means and prepared me. It looks like taking on the role of a shepherd who lays down their life for their sheep. One's heart must be pure with only one motive: to please God.
Brice Crites
Brice trained me in the art of songwriting and how to flow during spontaneous moments with my team and to listen to the Holy Spirit. His elective on creative thinking inspired me to finish co-writing my first song and co-lead it at a student-led chapel.
Makenna Crites
Through the worship practicum Makenna encouraged me to be bold, not afraid but to walk in godly confidence and the authority Jesus has given me. She built family groups where I was able to gain an understanding of how to exhort when leading a song, stage presence, vocal technique and much more.
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Jackie Hill Perry
Jackie is a talented speaker, poet and author. Her podcast With the Perry’s that she hosts with her husband Preston has positively affected how I approach conversations about world issues, preach the gospel, and disciple others. She educated me on how to use biblical exegesis to study and teach the Bible.
Class Reflections
Real Life Bible Foundations (Hermeneutics)
Nola Boughman
Ms. Nola had a golden nugget or revelation to share from the Bible every week. My appetite for the word only grew stronger. I researched the historical context of specific passages in all sixty six books. Her lesson on the tabernacle explained how all of the prophecies, types and shadows in the Old Testament were of Christ. I utilized resources like commentaries and the Strong's Concordance to better interpret and define words and find the meanings of names in the original Greek or Hebrew language. I exercised my public speaking ability by giving presentations on what I discovered.
Experiences
