Ambassador Iris Parks Ministries
In 1993, Iris Parks was another church-going Christian sitting in a congregation of born-again baptized believers. She was challenged by her Pastor to come from the pews and minister in music. She accepted this challenge even though she had no prior experience and a speech impediment that she was healed. Because of her obedience and her desire to sing, God anointed her with a voice that exhibits the genuine warmth of a sincere heart to bring comfort to a hurting people through song.
Iris provides a new sound of sacred music from a unique intepretations. Her style is of an original christian flavor, and captures the raw essence of her voice. She has been well-received and applauded by many audiences, and described as "a blessing"; "an awaiting and refreshing change" and "loveable and humble".
This Athens, native is destined to become a true musical minister and lyrist. She has an impressive track record, and has been very active nationally and internationally. She continues to render services of musical ministry to homeless shelters, drug and rehabilitation centers, youth centers, and numerous churches, never forgetting her roots from Christ; why she was called and gifted as a Minister of Music .
Iris completed her second CD project called " A NEW PRAISE ", and release the single "A NEW PRAISE". The momentum of this single is rocketing daily ! The joy of all ages is reflected in this single and new project. Ara-ta-ta-ta is a new praise ! This song is being played on "The light stations, KISS 104.l, WTJH Radio, Praise 97.5 and more to come !
Stage/Media Appearances:
Celine Deon, Dottie Peoples, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Babbie Mason, James Bignon,Tennessians. She appeared on Reggie Gay Show, Orville Nichols Show, WAOK Talk radio shows, Iris have sang and co-hosted many times on television shows; WBPI 49 and WATC Atlanta 57 .
Credits:
Dr. M.L. King Jr. Ceremony, Benny Hinn Crusade Choir, Women of Whorship Conference, Dr. Fred Price-Crenshaw Christian Center-Min. of Helps, Apex Museum, Word of Faith Worship Cathedral, Eagle Chapel featuring Dr. Mark Chironna, featured artist in Africa: Great Faith Church,
Dominion Chapel Int'l, and many more.
This is truly a ministry to glorify God and not to glority self. Praise God !