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Danny Parnell
Danny Parnell is the son of a Baptist Minister.
He has been around and involved in Southern Gospel Music most
of his life, dating back to the early sixties when he and his
dad would go to Forth Worth, Texas to hear the top groups of
that time. Danny is one of the original members of The
Ascension which was first started in 1973. He attended Baptist
Bible College and SMSU in Springfield, Missouri and served in
The United States Marine Corp. He is an avid hunter,
fisherman, and golfer. Danny and his wife Judy along with
Payton (great grand daughter) reside in
Lebanon, Missouri.
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Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan was saved at the age of 5 in Humboldt TN where his
dad was Pastor. In 1994 his father Zane, mother Cindy, and
brother Benjamin went to Auckland, New Zealand as
missionaries through Baptist Bible College. Jonathan spent
nine months with them and feels that some day God will allow
him to return to New Zealand in some form of ministry. He
attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield Mo where he
began his radio career at KWFC ( 100,000 watt Christian
Radio station in Springfield MO). While attending BBC,
Jonathan toured with a gospel group called Tribute. He has
served as Youth pastor, Music pastor and Senior Pastor, but
his love for Southern Gospel Music keeps bringing him back
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David Hartwell
David joined The Ascension in July 2006 but he has has been
around Southern Gospel music most of his life. David sang
tenor with the Glorybound Quartet in Southwest Missouri
area until enrolling at Baptist Bible College in
Springfield, MO back in 1988 . He began serving as a
Missionary in England in 1994. David was the music director
at Bible Baptist Church in Buffalo MO before joining The
Ascension this year. David is currently a building
contractor in Elkland Missouri where he and his family make
their home. He and his wonderful wife Yleen have been
married since 1975. |
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Michael J
Michael J. Arnott is the newest member to The Ascension Quartet, joining
in 2009. Although he is the bass singer he has over
a 6 ½ octave vocal range.
Born and raised in New Jersey and in the Catholic
faith he became a born-again believer at age 16
after his family moved to Colorado. While
interviewing for a summer job at a Christian Bible
Camp he was led to Christ. His journey continued as
he attended Western Bible College, Colorado
Christian College, Southern Baptist University, and
Baptist Bible College. He began singing in college
touring choirs, quartets, and ensembles.
Michael’s interest in making music a career was
sparked when he won “Male Vocalist of the Year” at a
Branson Talent Contest in 1984. He continued
pursuing a career in music as an entertainer and
male vocalist working for multiple Branson Theaters
and shows spanning over the next 24 years including
working with Jerry Presley, Elvis’s cousin at the
King’s Mansion in Branson. Michael also worked as
director, entertainer and vocalist with the Texas
Opry House. Though performing other styles of music,
his desire was always to sing bass in a Southern
Gospel Quartet.
Michael J. and his wife Joanna reside in
Springfield, Missouri. |
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