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Michael grew up in TX, CA, NM, KS, MO before going to college in Arkansas. He and his wife, Emily, have called Arizona home for almost a decade now and they are grateful to claim this place as home! The son and grandson of missionaries and preachers, Michael knew from an early age that he would also go into ministry. He received his MDiv from Harding School of Theology in Memphis, TN. 

Michael joined the ministry team at the Tempe Church of Christ in 2018. He is so proud to be a part of this small church that sets such a large table. The willingness of this congregation to follow God's lead is a refreshing stream of water in the desert. Michael is married to his best friend, Emily. They have three amazingly gifted children, Olivia, Maddox, and Jude.

 I am excited to meet the people I don't know yet that God is sending our way. It is always fun to look back and think of current friends and how God brought us together for our mutual benefit!

What has God been teaching me recently? I am consistently impressed and filled with gratitude for the many ways that God generously provides for us! Each gift is a beautiful reminder of the greatest gift of all - God's presence within each of us.

Hannah Parmelee serves with the Tempe Church of Christ as the Oasis Campus Minister to Arizona State University and other area colleges. Focused on spiritual transformation into Christlikeness, leadership development, and relationship health, 

Hannah also leads the Leadership Training Institute, and serves on multiple ministry boards. Hannah and her husband, Jay, have been married for over twenty years and have three daughters. Hannah is passionate about helping people know Jesus more deeply and learning to live and become like him.

Young adults are always welcome at Oasis weekly and special events! If you'd like to connect with Hannah, please email her at: hannah.parmelee@tempechurch.org.

Kathryn serves as our Director of Ecotheology Kathryn previously served as an Apprentice and was a part of our campus ministry, Oasis, before graduating with a Bachelors' Degree in Sustainability at ASU. She cares deeply for creation and helping us expand our role as caretakers of the earth. Kathryn is the coordinator of the Foxtail Community Garden.

I am proudly born and raised in Arizona. I did my undergraduate in Tucson, but am glad to be back in the Phoenix area I call home. I am currently pursuing my PharmD degree at the University of Arizona’s Phoenix campus and hope to graduate in 2027 as a practicing pharmacist.

God has truly blessed me this year. I am leaning in to His goodness and practicing releasing my worries onto Him. The Bible passage that is helping me a lot right now is Luke 12:22-26. God created us beautifully, loves us deeply, and will care for us fully. My goal is to embrace this Heavenly love and to spread it to others seeking a peace only God can provide. I’m excited to share God’s Word and see where He takes us!Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Adrienne is married to Jared and they are expecting their first child.

I am from the Land of Enchantment, which is more commonly known as New Mexico! New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment because of its land of Rocky Mountain Heights and vast desert expanses. I was born and raised in the city of Las Cruces and completed my undergrad at New Mexico State University. I earned a Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering and moved out to the beautiful city of Tempe last fall 2023 for work.

I am currently an engineering Project Manager and the Site Sustainability Leader at the Procter and Gamble Site here in Phoenix. I come from a small family, but it is very important to me and big in my life. One of my favorite things to do is travel as much as I can! I really enjoy doing all kinds of sports, especially weight lifting and rock climbing! I also love to work on art projects and learn languages!

 I am super excited to strengthen and grow my relationship with God and bring that same goodness to others, especially at the Oasis. I am also excited to explore working in a different kind of ministry than I have before. I have previously worked with young children and teens but this year I will be focusing on helping to enrich the lives of college students with God's love! I will be helping with a teen bible study to help young people grow deeper in their faith and encourage them to ask those tough questions so we can learn and grow together as a community with God's grace and guidance.