Heather Parks - Vocalist
I grew up in the small town of Monrovia, Indiana surrounded by cows and cornfields. When I was 14 years old, I met my now husband of 12 years on a sand volleyball court at a nearby public pool. I got married to him as soon as I turned 18 since he lived away in the Air Force, so then I lived on Shaw AFB, SC. We've moved several times, but are back here in Indy. We have 3 special and unique kids now too.
Since I can remember, I have always been passionate about music through instruments and voice. Unfortunately I gave up singing for a long time though after a lady in our small church told me I needed to sing quieter because I was too loud. I loved the stage! I wanted to be the center of attention in most circumstances until my innocence was unexpectantly and continuously ripped away from me at an early age.
I am a SURVIVOR of abuse.
This sucked me dry for quite some time and left me feeling shamed. I felt like a waste of space disconnected from the world and without identity. I hid that, as well as the abuse from almost everyone. This led to depression, drugs, alcohol abuse, self injury and thoughts of suicide as time passed by. Eventually, I got sick of hiding and decided to fight and give into my God given passions and gifts.
When I first sang again as an adult, my family (including my brother who had his head burried from anticipated horror) thought the background tape was on the wrong side and that it was the original performer...I've never hidden my voice since. God keeps letting me use it, and has since allowed me to continue writing lyrics from my heart. Through my life's experiences I am able to share His hope, love, mercy and grace through all circumstances.
I know what it feels like to be stripped and broken, only to have God's promises to rely on until each days' end. I decided though that my past does not define my future. God defines me and I thank Him for allowing me the opportunity to wake-up and see this beautiful reality! Even though I still mess up by trying my own way again at times, He's always there to remind me of his unconditional love!
I can honestly say that I enjoy life and people now and hope to be around for many more years to come! I'm looking forward to my hut on the beach in Heaven though too (who needs a mansion ;-)!
Andrew Timbie - Rhythm Guitarist
Some would say ANDREW TIMBIE is a flighty person. Sometimes he is "off the matrix", "out of touch" or a jack of all trades and a master of none. Born into a multicultural family, ANDREW has lived around the world, had all sorts of jobs and experiences that have all contributed to the music that comes out today in RENDERED.
Trying to find himself and God through the years, when ANDREW writes and plays music, he plays it honestly. During his time spent in Africa and most recently back in the United States where he was unemployed for a long time, ANDREW really struggled with religion.
"I was growing tired of meaningless religion and method where everything treated life like it was just peachy keen and where there was too much method to the madness...not enough freedom and honesty. If I showed that I was hurting, I would get stock answers and people telling me that it would just be alright or that God had a plan. No one was just willing to walk through the valley with me. Christians are human too, we hurt, we are depressed, we can be lonely and disappointed like everyone else."
Finding a balance between honesty and enjoyment, ANDREW becomes a different person with music. He has stepped out of the box and into a world where 5 people share the same vision and goal. "We want to share with others that we have been there too and that there is hope."
Dan Vreeland - Bassist
I was born October 24th, 1982 in southern Illinois. I have moved around from southern Illinois to the suburbs of Chicago then to suburbs of San Antonio then finally to the suburbs of Indianapolis where I reside now. Music has always been an important part in my life especially in how I express my emotions. God has given me the talent of playing Bass Guitar which I started at age 16 after attempting several other instruments.
I have been in church since before I was even born. I came to know Christ when I was seven. That does not make me perfect though, I have made several mistakes in my life and still continue to do so. When I was thirteen I began to follow the world through drugs alcohol and girls obviously not what Christ wanted in my life. All this while still attending church and youth group to make my parents happy. The moment of life and death came at age 17 and made me realize how much I let my sins take over my life. At that point I turned to Christ who I knew never left me and asked for His help. He was there and guided me through the change to fully follow Him. Ever since then I have been trying my hardest to serve him in everything that I do.