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Aaron Barker

About Me

Aaron has been a worship leader and songwriter since high school in various ministries in Washington State. Aaron Barker earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Pacific Lutheran University, and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Faith Evangelical Seminary. In 1997 Aaron joined pastor Brian Brennt as the founding worship leader and pioneered the ministry known today as City Central. He and Ronda were married in 1999 and now have three children Jacob (6), Ariel (4), and Hailey (2).Aaron and Ronda were key pioneers in the ministry of restoration that birthed at City Central in Tacoma, Washington. As a part of the staff of City Central they developed a restoration prayer ministry that has begun to spread across the nations. Aaron and Ronda have ministered in prayer, worship and teaching at many YWAM bases, churches, and other ministries around the U.S. and other nations.Aaron and Ronda have a passion to see the fullness of worship restored in this generation, a passion to see the Gospel spread throughout the nations, and to see a true movement of young people rise up for the coming harvest.
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Music:

Member Since: 10/03/2007
Band Website: www.aaronbarkermusic.com
Band Members: Keyboards and Guitars: Aaron Barker Guitar: Shane Roley Guitar: Jason Bradley Bass Guitar: Jeremiah Trask Drums: Tyler Pigott Vocals: Joshua Ord Vocals: Katie Partridge
Influences: Keith Green, 60's Rock, Jammin Bands, Paul Baloche, John Mayer, Ben Folds, David Crowder, Bruce Hornsby, Delirious, Rita Springer, and a whole lot of friends at New Song City Central!
Sounds Like: Sounds of Freedom and Rock!
Record Label: City Central Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Rise Up? Yes, Rise Up...

As I've released "Rise Up" this month it has led to a number of profound experiences. As with all teaching of the Lord, it is experiential. The Lord never seems to let us learn something in our head w...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:07:00 GMT

Rise Up CD Release Thoughts

This album is eleven years in the making. Every one of these songs has been birthed out of my beautiful church family in Tacoma, Washington. New Song City Central is a place where freedom lives and ...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:48:00 GMT

Final Glimpse into the Recording of Rise Up

Well friends,The time has almost arrived! We are in the final stages of mixing the project, "Rise Up!" I debated this afternoon with Pete Mahoney whether we should post songs in progress. I don't k...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:56:00 GMT

So Easy to Get Trapped

Matthew 11:12 - From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.How easy it is to become common! Everything in our so...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:42:00 GMT

Recording Session on Monday

Friends, please keep us in your prayers as we are recording drums for the upcoming album starting on Monday. We can't do this alone and covet all of your prayers!
Posted by on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:52:00 GMT

Purpose for New Lyrics

I felt lead to share the purpose behind the new lyrics. This is primarily for people at New Song. If you've been a part of New Song you have the context for all these songs. Many of my songs were w...
Posted by on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:28:00 GMT